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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.44, 1,471.98 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.44, 1,471.98 and 404 is: 605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.44 : 1,471.98 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.44/1,471.98 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.44x = 1,471.98 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.44x = 594,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,679.92/981.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.93

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