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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.53, 1,471.10 and 331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.53, 1,471.10 and 331.31 is: 497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.53 : 1,471.10 = 331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.53/1,471.10 = 331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.53x = 1,471.10 × 331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.53x = 487,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,392.16/980.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.07

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