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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.19, 1,470.96 and 403.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.19, 1,470.96 and 403.06 is: 604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.19 : 1,470.96 = 403.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.19/1,470.96 = 403.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.19x = 1,470.96 × 403.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.19x = 592,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,885.14/980.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.87

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