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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.45, 1,470.68 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.45, 1,470.68 and 331.64 is: 497.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.45 : 1,470.68 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.45/1,470.68 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.45x = 1,470.68 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.45x = 487,739.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,739.58/980.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.46

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