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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.84, 1,471.64 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.84, 1,471.64 and 404 is: 605.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.84 : 1,471.64 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.84/1,471.64 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.84x = 1,471.64 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.84x = 594,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,542.56/981.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.54

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