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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.07, 1,466.88 and 632.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.07, 1,466.88 and 632.51 is: 946.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.07 : 1,466.88 = 632.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.07/1,466.88 = 632.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.07x = 1,466.88 × 632.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.07x = 927,816.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,816.27/980.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.68

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