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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.24, 1,470 and 330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.24, 1,470 and 330.82 is: 496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.24 : 1,470 = 330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.24/1,470 = 330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.24x = 1,470 × 330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.24x = 486,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,305.40/980.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.11

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