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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.86, 1,470.93 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.86, 1,470.93 and 331.44 is: 497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.86 : 1,470.93 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.86/1,470.93 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.86x = 1,470.93 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.86x = 487,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,525.04/980.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.04

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