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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.37, 1,472.06 and 433.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.37, 1,472.06 and 433.42 is: 650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.37 : 1,472.06 = 433.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.37/1,472.06 = 433.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.37x = 1,472.06 × 433.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.37x = 638,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,020.25/981.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.13

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