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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.11, 1,471.77 and 433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.11, 1,471.77 and 433.22 is: 649.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.11 : 1,471.77 = 433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.11/1,471.77 = 433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.11x = 1,471.77 × 433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.11x = 637,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,592.84/981.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.87

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