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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.92, 1,471.56 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.92, 1,471.56 and 331.72 is: 497.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.92 : 1,471.56 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.92/1,471.56 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.92x = 1,471.56 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.92x = 488,145.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,145.88/980.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.64

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