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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.49, 1,472.24 and 323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.49, 1,472.24 and 323.34 is: 485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.49 : 1,472.24 = 323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.49/1,472.24 = 323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.49x = 1,472.24 × 323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.49x = 476,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,034.08/981.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.01

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