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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.75, 1,471.95 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.75, 1,471.95 and 433.92 is: 650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.75 : 1,471.95 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.75/1,471.95 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.75x = 1,471.95 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.75x = 638,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,708.54/981.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.58

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