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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.24, 1,471.77 and 331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.24, 1,471.77 and 331.98 is: 497.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.24 : 1,471.77 = 331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.24/1,471.77 = 331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.24x = 1,471.77 × 331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.24x = 488,598.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,598.20/981.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.94

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