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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.06, 1,472.14 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.06, 1,472.14 and 332.44 is: 498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.06 : 1,472.14 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.06/1,472.14 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.06x = 1,472.14 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.06x = 489,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,398.22/982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.34

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