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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.86, 1,472.86 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.86, 1,472.86 and 332.66 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.86 : 1,472.86 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.86/1,472.86 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.86x = 1,472.86 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.86x = 489,961.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,961.61/981.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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