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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.15, 1,471.73 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.15, 1,471.73 and 332.34 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.15 : 1,471.73 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.15/1,471.73 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.15x = 1,471.73 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.15x = 489,114.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,114.75/981.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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