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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.08, 1,470.26 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.08, 1,470.26 and 286.66 is: 430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.08 : 1,470.26 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.08/1,470.26 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.08x = 1,470.26 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.08x = 421,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,464.73/980.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.03

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