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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.82, 1,470.15 and 331.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.82, 1,470.15 and 331.07 is: 496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.82 : 1,470.15 = 331.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.82/1,470.15 = 331.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.82x = 1,470.15 × 331.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.82x = 486,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,715.21/980.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.23

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