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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.64, 1,472.46 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.64, 1,472.46 and 332.40 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.64 : 1,472.46 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.64/1,472.46 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.64x = 1,472.46 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.64x = 489,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,445.70/981.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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