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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.71, 1,471.37 and 331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.71, 1,471.37 and 331.90 is: 497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.71 : 1,471.37 = 331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.71/1,471.37 = 331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.71x = 1,471.37 × 331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.71x = 488,342.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,342.37/980.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.95

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