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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.08, 1,470.08 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.08, 1,470.08 and 286.74 is: 430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.08 : 1,470.08 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.08/1,470.08 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.08x = 1,470.08 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.08x = 421,530.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,530.74/980.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.10

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