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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.69, 1,471.26 and 331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.69, 1,471.26 and 331.41 is: 497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.69 : 1,471.26 = 331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.69/1,471.26 = 331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.69x = 1,471.26 × 331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.69x = 487,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,590.28/980.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.19

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