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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.96, 1,471.92 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.96, 1,471.92 and 332.16 is: 497.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.96 : 1,471.92 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.96/1,471.92 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.96x = 1,471.92 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.96x = 488,912.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,912.95/981.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.89

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