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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.45, 1,471.60 and 396.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.45, 1,471.60 and 396.47 is: 594.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.45 : 1,471.60 = 396.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.45/1,471.60 = 396.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.45x = 1,471.60 × 396.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.45x = 583,449.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,449.98/981.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.48

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