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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.97, 1,471.65 and 331.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.97, 1,471.65 and 331.89 is: 497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.97 : 1,471.65 = 331.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.97/1,471.65 = 331.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.97x = 1,471.65 × 331.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.97x = 488,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,425.92/980.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.90

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