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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.19, 1,470.51 and 330.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.19, 1,470.51 and 330.91 is: 496.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.19 : 1,470.51 = 330.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.19/1,470.51 = 330.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.19x = 1,470.51 × 330.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.19x = 486,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,597.46/980.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.43

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