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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.13, 1,469.01 and 363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.13, 1,469.01 and 363.63 is: 545.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.13 : 1,469.01 = 363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.13/1,469.01 = 363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.13x = 1,469.01 × 363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.13x = 534,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,176.11/980.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.01

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