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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.20, 1,470.48 and 330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.20, 1,470.48 and 330.92 is: 496.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.20 : 1,470.48 = 330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.20/1,470.48 = 330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.20x = 1,470.48 × 330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.20x = 486,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,611.24/980.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.44

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