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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.32, 1,472.08 and 396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.32, 1,472.08 and 396.52 is: 594.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.32 : 1,472.08 = 396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.32/1,472.08 = 396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.32x = 1,472.08 × 396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.32x = 583,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,709.16/981.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.82

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