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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.84, 1,473 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.84, 1,473 and 332.58 is: 498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.84 : 1,473 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.84/1,473 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.84x = 1,473 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.84x = 489,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,890.34/981.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.95

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