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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.14, 1,470.84 and 432.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.14, 1,470.84 and 432.22 is: 648.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.14 : 1,470.84 = 432.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.14/1,470.84 = 432.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.14x = 1,470.84 × 432.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.14x = 635,726.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,726.46/980.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.61

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