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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.38, 1,471.98 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.38, 1,471.98 and 332.04 is: 498.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.38 : 1,471.98 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.38/1,471.98 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.38x = 1,471.98 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.38x = 488,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,756.24/981.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.03

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