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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.88, 1,471.53 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.88, 1,471.53 and 331.59 is: 497.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.88 : 1,471.53 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.88/1,471.53 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.88x = 1,471.53 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.88x = 487,951.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,951.39/980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.46

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