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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.84, 1,472.40 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.84, 1,472.40 and 433.92 is: 650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.84 : 1,472.40 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.84/1,472.40 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.84x = 1,472.40 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.84x = 638,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,903.81/981.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.72

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