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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.26, 1,470.74 and 605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.26, 1,470.74 and 605.44 is: 908.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.26 : 1,470.74 = 605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.26/1,470.74 = 605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.26x = 1,470.74 × 605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.26x = 890,444.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,444.83/980.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.38

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