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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.00, 1,469.07 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.00, 1,469.07 and 363.29 is: 544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.00 : 1,469.07 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.00/1,469.07 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.00x = 1,469.07 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.00x = 533,691.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,691.09/980.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.58

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