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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.29, 1,471.34 and 417.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.29, 1,471.34 and 417.77 is: 626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.29 : 1,471.34 = 417.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.29/1,471.34 = 417.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.29x = 1,471.34 × 417.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.29x = 614,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,675.40/981.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.39

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