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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.68, 1,472.52 and 332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.68, 1,472.52 and 332.06 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.68 : 1,472.52 = 332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.68/1,472.52 = 332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.68x = 1,472.52 × 332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.68x = 488,964.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,964.99/981.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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