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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.46, 1,472.25 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.46, 1,472.25 and 332.20 is: 498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.46 : 1,472.25 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.46/1,472.25 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.46x = 1,472.25 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.46x = 489,074.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,074.09/981.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.32

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