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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.42, 1,471.82 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.42, 1,471.82 and 332 is: 497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.42 : 1,471.82 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.42/1,471.82 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.42x = 1,471.82 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.42x = 488,644.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,644.24/981.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.90

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