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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.05, 1,472.67 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.05, 1,472.67 and 332.70 is: 498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.05 : 1,472.67 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.05/1,472.67 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.05x = 1,472.67 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.05x = 489,957.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,957.31/982.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.91

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