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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.20, 1,470.96 and 432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.20, 1,470.96 and 432.54 is: 649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.20 : 1,470.96 = 432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.20/1,470.96 = 432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.20x = 1,470.96 × 432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.20x = 636,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,249.04/980.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.10

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