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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.87, 1,473.01 and 434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.87, 1,473.01 and 434.04 is: 651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.87 : 1,473.01 = 434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.87/1,473.01 = 434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.87x = 1,473.01 × 434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.87x = 639,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,345.26/981.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.15

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