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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.16, 1,472.94 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.16, 1,472.94 and 332.72 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.16 : 1,472.94 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.16/1,472.94 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.16x = 1,472.94 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.16x = 490,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,076.60/982.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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