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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.16, 1,469.97 and 286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.16, 1,469.97 and 286.70 is: 429.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.16 : 1,469.97 = 286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.16/1,469.97 = 286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.16x = 1,469.97 × 286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.16x = 421,433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,433.05/980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.96

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