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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.01, 1,469.66 and 402.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.01, 1,469.66 and 402.93 is: 604.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.01 : 1,469.66 = 402.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.01/1,469.66 = 402.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.01x = 1,469.66 × 402.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.01x = 592,168.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,168.09/980.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.25

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