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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.42, 1,481.31 and 410.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.42, 1,481.31 and 410.25 is: 615.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.42 : 1,481.31 = 410.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.42/1,481.31 = 410.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.42x = 1,481.31 × 410.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.42x = 607,707.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,707.43/987.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.45

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