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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.38, 1,472.06 and 297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.38, 1,472.06 and 297.38 is: 446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.38 : 1,472.06 = 297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.38/1,472.06 = 297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.38x = 1,472.06 × 297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.38x = 437,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,761.20/981.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.07

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