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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.12, 1,471.68 and 468.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.12, 1,471.68 and 468.48 is: 702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.12 : 1,471.68 = 468.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.12/1,471.68 = 468.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.12x = 1,471.68 × 468.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.12x = 689,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,452.65/981.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.72

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