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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.71, 1,472.72 and 332.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.71, 1,472.72 and 332.27 is: 498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.71 : 1,472.72 = 332.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.71/1,472.72 = 332.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.71x = 1,472.72 × 332.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.71x = 489,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,340.67/981.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.46

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