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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.34, 1,471.39 and 396.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.34, 1,471.39 and 396.34 is: 594.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.34 : 1,471.39 = 396.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.34/1,471.39 = 396.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.34x = 1,471.39 × 396.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.34x = 583,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,170.71/981.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.26

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