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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.50, 1,470.24 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.50, 1,470.24 and 331 is: 496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.50 : 1,470.24 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.50/1,470.24 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.50x = 1,470.24 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.50x = 486,649.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,649.44/980.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.33

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