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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.48, 1,471.89 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.48, 1,471.89 and 332.07 is: 497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.48 : 1,471.89 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.48/1,471.89 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.48x = 1,471.89 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.48x = 488,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,770.51/981.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.99

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