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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.01, 1,470.11 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.01, 1,470.11 and 330.75 is: 496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.01 : 1,470.11 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.01/1,470.11 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.01x = 1,470.11 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.01x = 486,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,237.23/980.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.16

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