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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.11, 1,471.37 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.11, 1,471.37 and 331.70 is: 497.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.11 : 1,471.37 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.11/1,471.37 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.11x = 1,471.37 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.11x = 488,044.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,044.41/981.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.44

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