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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.47, 1,472.31 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.47, 1,472.31 and 332.26 is: 498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.47 : 1,472.31 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.47/1,472.31 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.47x = 1,472.31 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.47x = 489,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,186.04/981.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.42

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