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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.82, 1,471.44 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.82, 1,471.44 and 331.54 is: 497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.82 : 1,471.44 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.82/1,471.44 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.82x = 1,471.44 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.82x = 487,833.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,833.86/980.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.37

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