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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.16, 1,470.78 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.16, 1,470.78 and 468.04 is: 701.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.16 : 1,470.78 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.16/1,470.78 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.16x = 1,470.78 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.16x = 688,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,383.87/981.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.60

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