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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.91, 1,472.34 and 433.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.91, 1,472.34 and 433.83 is: 650.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.91 : 1,472.34 = 433.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.91/1,472.34 = 433.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.91x = 1,472.34 × 433.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.91x = 638,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,745.26/981.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.51

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