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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.35, 1,470.72 and 331.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.35, 1,470.72 and 331.07 is: 496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.35 : 1,470.72 = 331.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.35/1,470.72 = 331.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.35x = 1,470.72 × 331.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.35x = 486,911.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,911.27/980.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.67

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