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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.83, 1,472.64 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.83, 1,472.64 and 332.55 is: 498.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.83 : 1,472.64 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.83/1,472.64 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.83x = 1,472.64 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.83x = 489,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,726.43/981.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.79

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