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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.72, 1,472.13 and 332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.72, 1,472.13 and 332.19 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.72 : 1,472.13 = 332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.72/1,472.13 = 332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.72x = 1,472.13 × 332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.72x = 489,026.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,026.86/981.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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