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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.03, 1,470.22 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.03, 1,470.22 and 330.62 is: 495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.03 : 1,470.22 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.03/1,470.22 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.03x = 1,470.22 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.03x = 486,075.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,075.96/980.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.98

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