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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.52, 1,472.68 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.52, 1,472.68 and 433.68 is: 650.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.52 : 1,472.68 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.52/1,472.68 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.52x = 1,472.68 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.52x = 638,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,671.86/981.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.70

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