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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.46, 1,472.01 and 396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.46, 1,472.01 and 396.44 is: 594.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.46 : 1,472.01 = 396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.46/1,472.01 = 396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.46x = 1,472.01 × 396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.46x = 583,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,554.30/981.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.58

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