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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.64, 1,472.40 and 433.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.64, 1,472.40 and 433.36 is: 650.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.64 : 1,472.40 = 433.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.64/1,472.40 = 433.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.64x = 1,472.40 × 433.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.64x = 638,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,079.26/981.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.01

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