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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.76, 1,470.72 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.76, 1,470.72 and 432.64 is: 648.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.76 : 1,470.72 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.76/1,470.72 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.76x = 1,470.72 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.76x = 636,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,292.30/981.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.11

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