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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.45, 1,472.18 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.45, 1,472.18 and 332.64 is: 498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.45 : 1,472.18 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.45/1,472.18 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.45x = 1,472.18 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.45x = 489,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,705.96/981.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.96

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