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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.60, 1,472.07 and 396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.60, 1,472.07 and 396.45 is: 594.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.60 : 1,472.07 = 396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.60/1,472.07 = 396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.60x = 1,472.07 × 396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.60x = 583,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,602.15/981.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.54

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