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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.65, 1,472.83 and 433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.65, 1,472.83 and 433.89 is: 650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.65 : 1,472.83 = 433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.65/1,472.83 = 433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.65x = 1,472.83 × 433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.65x = 639,036.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,036.68/981.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.99

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