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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.76, 1,470.62 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.76, 1,470.62 and 331.28 is: 496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.76 : 1,470.62 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.76/1,470.62 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.76x = 1,470.62 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.76x = 487,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,186.99/980.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.74

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