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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.87, 1,472.81 and 332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.87, 1,472.81 and 332.43 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.87 : 1,472.81 = 332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.87/1,472.81 = 332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.87x = 1,472.81 × 332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.87x = 489,604.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,604.57/981.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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