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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.60, 1,472.62 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.60, 1,472.62 and 332.32 is: 498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.60 : 1,472.62 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.60/1,472.62 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.60x = 1,472.62 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.60x = 489,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,381.08/981.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.55

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