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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.96, 1,473.11 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.96, 1,473.11 and 323.99 is: 486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.96 : 1,473.11 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.96/1,473.11 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.96x = 1,473.11 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.96x = 477,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,271.29/981.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.04

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