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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.07, 1,470.23 and 330.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.07, 1,470.23 and 330.99 is: 496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.07 : 1,470.23 = 330.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.07/1,470.23 = 330.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.07x = 1,470.23 × 330.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.07x = 486,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,627.36/980.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.52

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