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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.32, 1,472.28 and 433.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.32, 1,472.28 and 433.45 is: 650.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.32 : 1,472.28 = 433.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.32/1,472.28 = 433.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.32x = 1,472.28 × 433.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.32x = 638,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,159.98/981.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.31

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