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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.09, 1,471.08 and 331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.09, 1,471.08 and 331.47 is: 497.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.09 : 1,471.08 = 331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.09/1,471.08 = 331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.09x = 1,471.08 × 331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.09x = 487,618.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,618.89/981.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.02

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