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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.92, 1,473.29 and 405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.92, 1,473.29 and 405.20 is: 607.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.92 : 1,473.29 = 405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.92/1,473.29 = 405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.92x = 1,473.29 × 405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.92x = 596,980.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,980.28/981.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.97

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