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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.32, 1,471.98 and 468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.32, 1,471.98 and 468.68 is: 703.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.32 : 1,471.98 = 468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.32/1,471.98 = 468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.32x = 1,471.98 × 468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.32x = 689,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,887.59/981.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.02

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