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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.63, 1,472.36 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.63, 1,472.36 and 332.28 is: 498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.63 : 1,472.36 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.63/1,472.36 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.63x = 1,472.36 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.63x = 489,234.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,234.12/981.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.39

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