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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.93, 1,472.97 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.93, 1,472.97 and 332.45 is: 498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.93 : 1,472.97 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.93/1,472.97 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.93x = 1,472.97 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.93x = 489,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,679.85/981.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.69

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