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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.69, 1,472.52 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.69, 1,472.52 and 404.16 is: 606.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.69 : 1,472.52 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.69/1,472.52 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.69x = 1,472.52 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.69x = 595,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,133.68/981.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.23

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