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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.72, 1,471.46 and 331.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.72, 1,471.46 and 331.45 is: 497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.72 : 1,471.46 = 331.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.72/1,471.46 = 331.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.72x = 1,471.46 × 331.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.72x = 487,719.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,719.29/980.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.31

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