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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.07, 1,471.60 and 331.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.07, 1,471.60 and 331.81 is: 497.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.07 : 1,471.60 = 331.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.07/1,471.60 = 331.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.07x = 1,471.60 × 331.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.07x = 488,288.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,288.33/981.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.71

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