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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.60, 1,471.04 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.60, 1,471.04 and 331.52 is: 497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.60 : 1,471.04 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.60/1,471.04 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.60x = 1,471.04 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.60x = 487,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,679.18/980.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.33

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