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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.14, 1,470.78 and 331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.14, 1,470.78 and 331.41 is: 496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.14 : 1,470.78 = 331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.14/1,470.78 = 331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.14x = 1,470.78 × 331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.14x = 487,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,431.20/981.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.80

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