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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.12, 1,471.14 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.12, 1,471.14 and 403.68 is: 605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.12 : 1,471.14 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.12/1,471.14 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.12x = 1,471.14 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.12x = 593,869.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,869.80/981.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.30

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