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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.04, 1,471.52 and 331.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.04, 1,471.52 and 331.77 is: 497.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.04 : 1,471.52 = 331.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.04/1,471.52 = 331.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.04x = 1,471.52 × 331.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.04x = 488,206.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,206.53/981.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.64

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