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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.83, 1,472.76 and 434.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.83, 1,472.76 and 434.03 is: 651.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.83 : 1,472.76 = 434.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.83/1,472.76 = 434.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.83x = 1,472.76 × 434.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.83x = 639,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,214.66/981.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.04

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