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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.28, 1,472.88 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.28, 1,472.88 and 332.76 is: 498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.28 : 1,472.88 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.28/1,472.88 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.28x = 1,472.88 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.28x = 490,115.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,115.55/982.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.96

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