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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.51, 1,470.86 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.51, 1,470.86 and 331.29 is: 496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.51 : 1,470.86 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.51/1,470.86 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.51x = 1,470.86 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.51x = 487,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,280.80/980.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.97

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