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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.95, 1,471.43 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.95, 1,471.43 and 331.68 is: 497.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.95 : 1,471.43 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.95/1,471.43 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.95x = 1,471.43 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.95x = 488,043.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,043.90/980.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.52

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