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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.52, 1,472.27 and 332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.52, 1,472.27 and 332.71 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.52 : 1,472.27 = 332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.52/1,472.27 = 332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.52x = 1,472.27 × 332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.52x = 489,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,832.42/981.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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