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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.35, 1,472.88 and 461.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.35, 1,472.88 and 461.63 is: 692.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.35 : 1,472.88 = 461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.35/1,472.88 = 461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.35x = 1,472.88 × 461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.35x = 679,918.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,918.23/981.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.84

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