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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.26, 1,472.10 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.26, 1,472.10 and 332.42 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.26 : 1,472.10 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.26/1,472.10 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.26x = 1,472.10 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.26x = 489,355.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,355.48/981.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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