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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.27, 1,472.11 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.27, 1,472.11 and 332.46 is: 498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.27 : 1,472.11 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.27/1,472.11 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.27x = 1,472.11 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.27x = 489,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,416.86/981.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.76

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