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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.16, 1,467.32 and 646.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.16, 1,467.32 and 646.99 is: 968.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.16 : 1,467.32 = 646.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.16/1,467.32 = 646.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.16x = 1,467.32 × 646.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.16x = 949,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,338.56/980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.55

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