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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.02, 1,470.12 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.02, 1,470.12 and 363.88 is: 545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.02 : 1,470.12 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.02/1,470.12 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.02x = 1,470.12 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.02x = 534,947.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,947.27/980.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.85

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