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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.06, 1,470.72 and 432.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.06, 1,470.72 and 432.23 is: 648.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.06 : 1,470.72 = 432.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.06/1,470.72 = 432.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.06x = 1,470.72 × 432.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.06x = 635,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,681.95/980.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.62

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