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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.76, 1,471.61 and 433.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.76, 1,471.61 and 433.81 is: 650.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.76 : 1,471.61 = 433.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.76/1,471.61 = 433.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.76x = 1,471.61 × 433.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.76x = 638,402.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,402.79/981.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.26

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