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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.77, 1,472.67 and 433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.77, 1,472.67 and 433.82 is: 650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.77 : 1,472.67 = 433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.77/1,472.67 = 433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.77x = 1,472.67 × 433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.77x = 638,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,877.38/981.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.74

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