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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.54, 1,472.49 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.54, 1,472.49 and 433.80 is: 650.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.54 : 1,472.49 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.54/1,472.49 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.54x = 1,472.49 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.54x = 638,766.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,766.16/981.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.78

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