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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.16, 1,470.69 and 432.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.16, 1,470.69 and 432.49 is: 648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.16 : 1,470.69 = 432.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.16/1,470.69 = 432.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.16x = 1,470.69 × 432.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.16x = 636,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,058.72/980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.93

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