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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.13, 1,470.81 and 403.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.13, 1,470.81 and 403.01 is: 604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.13 : 1,470.81 = 403.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.13/1,470.81 = 403.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.13x = 1,470.81 × 403.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.13x = 592,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,751.14/980.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.77

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