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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.72, 1,472.76 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.72, 1,472.76 and 332.64 is: 499.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.72 : 1,472.76 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.72/1,472.76 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.72x = 1,472.76 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.72x = 489,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,898.89/981.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.02

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