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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.42, 1,475.01 and 468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.42, 1,475.01 and 468.78 is: 704.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.42 : 1,475.01 = 468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.42/1,475.01 = 468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.42x = 1,475.01 × 468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.42x = 691,455.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,455.19/981.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.55

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