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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.66, 1,472.91 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.66, 1,472.91 and 332.46 is: 498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.66 : 1,472.91 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.66/1,472.91 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.66x = 1,472.91 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.66x = 489,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,683.66/981.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.83

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