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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.17, 1,470.20 and 459.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.17, 1,470.20 and 459.99 is: 689.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.17 : 1,470.20 = 459.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.17/1,470.20 = 459.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.17x = 1,470.20 × 459.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.17x = 676,275.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,275.00/980.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.96

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