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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.94, 1,471.56 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.94, 1,471.56 and 331.50 is: 497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.94 : 1,471.56 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.94/1,471.56 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.94x = 1,471.56 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.94x = 487,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,822.14/980.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.30

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