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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.08, 1,471.30 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.08, 1,471.30 and 331.66 is: 497.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.08 : 1,471.30 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.08/1,471.30 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.08x = 1,471.30 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.08x = 487,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,971.36/981.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.38

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