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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.55, 1,472.85 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.55, 1,472.85 and 332.84 is: 498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.55 : 1,472.85 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.55/1,472.85 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.55x = 1,472.85 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.55x = 490,216.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,216.03/982.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.92

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