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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.68, 1,472.46 and 461.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.68, 1,472.46 and 461.48 is: 692.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.68 : 1,472.46 = 461.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.68/1,472.46 = 461.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.68x = 1,472.46 × 461.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.68x = 679,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,503.48/981.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.19

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