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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.94, 1,472.92 and 404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.94, 1,472.92 and 404.82 is: 607.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.94 : 1,472.92 = 404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.94/1,472.92 = 404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.94x = 1,472.92 × 404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.94x = 596,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,267.47/981.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.23

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