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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.30, 1,471.94 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.30, 1,471.94 and 332.08 is: 498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.30 : 1,471.94 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.30/1,471.94 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.30x = 1,471.94 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.30x = 488,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,801.84/981.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.12

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