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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.01, 1,470.02 and 321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.01, 1,470.02 and 321.89 is: 482.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.01 : 1,470.02 = 321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.01/1,470.02 = 321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.01x = 1,470.02 × 321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.01x = 473,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,175.78/980.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.83

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