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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.10, 1,471.62 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.10, 1,471.62 and 331.84 is: 497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.10 : 1,471.62 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.10/1,471.62 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.10x = 1,471.62 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.10x = 488,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,342.38/981.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.75

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