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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.99, 1,473.12 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.99, 1,473.12 and 332.50 is: 498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.99 : 1,473.12 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.99/1,473.12 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.99x = 1,473.12 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.99x = 489,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,812.40/981.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.80

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