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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.88, 1,472.50 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.88, 1,472.50 and 332.46 is: 498.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.88 : 1,472.50 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.88/1,472.50 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.88x = 1,472.50 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.88x = 489,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,538.33/981.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.57

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