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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.91, 1,471.28 and 331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.91, 1,471.28 and 331.61 is: 497.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.91 : 1,471.28 = 331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.91/1,471.28 = 331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.91x = 1,471.28 × 331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.91x = 487,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,882.15/980.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.38

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