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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.97, 1,470.90 and 331.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.97, 1,470.90 and 331.53 is: 497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.97 : 1,470.90 = 331.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.97/1,470.90 = 331.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.97x = 1,470.90 × 331.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.97x = 487,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,647.48/980.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.11

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