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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.30, 1,472.06 and 432.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.30, 1,472.06 and 432.93 is: 649.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.30 : 1,472.06 = 432.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.30/1,472.06 = 432.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.30x = 1,472.06 × 432.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.30x = 637,298.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,298.94/981.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.44

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