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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.36, 1,471.77 and 331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.36, 1,471.77 and 331.74 is: 497.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.36 : 1,471.77 = 331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.36/1,471.77 = 331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.36x = 1,471.77 × 331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.36x = 488,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,244.98/981.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.52

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