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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.39, 1,470.62 and 331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.39, 1,470.62 and 331.13 is: 496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.39 : 1,470.62 = 331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.39/1,470.62 = 331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.39x = 1,470.62 × 331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.39x = 486,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,966.40/980.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.71

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