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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.31, 1,470.60 and 331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.31, 1,470.60 and 331.23 is: 496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.31 : 1,470.60 = 331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.31/1,470.60 = 331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.31x = 1,470.60 × 331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.31x = 487,106.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,106.84/980.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.89

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