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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.38, 1,471.35 and 323.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.38, 1,471.35 and 323.05 is: 484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.38 : 1,471.35 = 323.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.38/1,471.35 = 323.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.38x = 1,471.35 × 323.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.38x = 475,312.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,312.26/981.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.33

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