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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.80, 1,472.70 and 433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.80, 1,472.70 and 433.40 is: 650.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.80 : 1,472.70 = 433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.80/1,472.70 = 433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.80x = 1,472.70 × 433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.80x = 638,268.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,268.18/981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.10

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