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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.79, 1,472.75 and 332.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.79, 1,472.75 and 332.47 is: 498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.79 : 1,472.75 = 332.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.79/1,472.75 = 332.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.79x = 1,472.75 × 332.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.79x = 489,645.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,645.19/981.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.73

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