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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.24, 1,470.64 and 394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.24, 1,470.64 and 394.94 is: 592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.24 : 1,470.64 = 394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.24/1,470.64 = 394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.24x = 1,470.64 × 394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.24x = 580,811.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,811.39/980.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.52

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