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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.22, 1,471.03 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.22, 1,471.03 and 394.88 is: 592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.22 : 1,471.03 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.22/1,471.03 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.22x = 1,471.03 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.22x = 580,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,880.33/980.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.60

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