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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.97, 1,473.15 and 332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.97, 1,473.15 and 332.89 is: 499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.97 : 1,473.15 = 332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.97/1,473.15 = 332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.97x = 1,473.15 × 332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.97x = 490,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,396.90/981.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.40

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