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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.13, 1,467.32 and 632.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.13, 1,467.32 and 632.95 is: 947.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.13 : 1,467.32 = 632.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.13/1,467.32 = 632.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.13x = 1,467.32 × 632.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.13x = 928,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,733.36/980.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.56

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