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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.26, 1,471.88 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.26, 1,471.88 and 332.45 is: 498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.26 : 1,471.88 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.26/1,471.88 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.26x = 1,471.88 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.26x = 489,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,317.48/981.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.66

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