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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.34, 1,470.73 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.34, 1,470.73 and 331.04 is: 496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.34 : 1,470.73 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.34/1,470.73 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.34x = 1,470.73 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.34x = 486,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,870.46/980.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.63

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