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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.04, 1,470.22 and 330.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.04, 1,470.22 and 330.56 is: 495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.04 : 1,470.22 = 330.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.04/1,470.22 = 330.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.04x = 1,470.22 × 330.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.04x = 485,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,995.92/980.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.89

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