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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.11, 1,472.18 and 433.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.11, 1,472.18 and 433.67 is: 650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.11 : 1,472.18 = 433.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.11/1,472.18 = 433.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.11x = 1,472.18 × 433.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.11x = 638,430.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,430.77/981.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.73

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