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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.15, 1,470.71 and 432.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.15, 1,470.71 and 432.27 is: 648.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.15 : 1,470.71 = 432.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.15/1,470.71 = 432.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.15x = 1,470.71 × 432.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.15x = 635,744.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,744.89/980.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.62

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