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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.75, 1,473.30 and 404.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.75, 1,473.30 and 404.63 is: 607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.75 : 1,473.30 = 404.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.75/1,473.30 = 404.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.75x = 1,473.30 × 404.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.75x = 596,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,134.01/981.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.22

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