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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.91, 1,472.77 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.91, 1,472.77 and 332.61 is: 498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.91 : 1,472.77 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.91/1,472.77 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.91x = 1,472.77 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.91x = 489,858.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,858.03/981.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.88

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