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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.32, 1,471.06 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.32, 1,471.06 and 331.59 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.32 : 1,471.06 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.32/1,471.06 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.32x = 1,471.06 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.32x = 487,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,794.72/981.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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