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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.24, 1,470.34 and 395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.24, 1,470.34 and 395.06 is: 592.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.24 : 1,470.34 = 395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.24/1,470.34 = 395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.24x = 1,470.34 × 395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.24x = 580,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,872.52/980.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.58

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