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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.44, 1,470.69 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.44, 1,470.69 and 331.22 is: 496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.44 : 1,470.69 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.44/1,470.69 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.44x = 1,470.69 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.44x = 487,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,125.62/980.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.85

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