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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.77, 1,472.66 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.77, 1,472.66 and 332.51 is: 498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.77 : 1,472.66 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.77/1,472.66 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.77x = 1,472.66 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.77x = 489,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,674.18/981.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.77

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