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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.64, 1,471.27 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.64, 1,471.27 and 461.22 is: 691.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.64 : 1,471.27 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.64/1,471.27 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.64x = 1,471.27 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.64x = 678,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,579.15/981.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.27

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