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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.06, 1,471.85 and 433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.06, 1,471.85 and 433.20 is: 649.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.06 : 1,471.85 = 433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.06/1,471.85 = 433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.06x = 1,471.85 × 433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.06x = 637,603.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,603.25/981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.91

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