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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.50, 1,472.25 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.50, 1,472.25 and 297.50 is: 446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.50 : 1,472.25 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.50/1,472.25 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.50x = 1,472.25 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.50x = 437,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,994.38/981.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.25

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