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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.94, 1,471.68 and 331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.94, 1,471.68 and 331.74 is: 497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.94 : 1,471.68 = 331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.94/1,471.68 = 331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.94x = 1,471.68 × 331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.94x = 488,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,215.12/980.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.70

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