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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.56, 1,470.98 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.56, 1,470.98 and 331.48 is: 497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.56 : 1,470.98 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.56/1,470.98 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.56x = 1,470.98 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.56x = 487,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,600.45/980.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.27

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