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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.61, 1,472.64 and 323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.61, 1,472.64 and 323.62 is: 485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.61 : 1,472.64 = 323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.61/1,472.64 = 323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.61x = 1,472.64 × 323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.61x = 476,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,575.76/981.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.50

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