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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.72, 1,471.91 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.72, 1,471.91 and 323.28 is: 484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.72 : 1,471.91 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.72/1,471.91 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.72x = 1,471.91 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.72x = 475,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,837.45/981.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.70

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