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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.58, 1,470.76 and 331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.58, 1,470.76 and 331.30 is: 496.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.58 : 1,470.76 = 331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.58/1,470.76 = 331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.58x = 1,470.76 × 331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.58x = 487,262.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,262.79/980.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.91

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