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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.38, 1,470.48 and 331.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.38, 1,470.48 and 331.03 is: 496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.38 : 1,470.48 = 331.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.38/1,470.48 = 331.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.38x = 1,470.48 × 331.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.38x = 486,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,772.99/980.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.51

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