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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.64, 1,470.96 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.64, 1,470.96 and 331.40 is: 497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.64 : 1,470.96 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.64/1,470.96 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.64x = 1,470.96 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.64x = 487,479.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,479.82/980.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.10

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