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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.06, 1,469.15 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.06, 1,469.15 and 330.44 is: 495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.06 : 1,469.15 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.06/1,469.15 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.06x = 1,469.15 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.06x = 485,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,464.27/980.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.34

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