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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.12, 1,469.25 and 363.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.12, 1,469.25 and 363.67 is: 545.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.12 : 1,469.25 = 363.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.12/1,469.25 = 363.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.12x = 1,469.25 × 363.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.12x = 534,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,314.80/980.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.15

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