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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.27, 1,469.95 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.27, 1,469.95 and 364.26 is: 546.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.27 : 1,469.95 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.27/1,469.95 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.27x = 1,469.95 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.27x = 535,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,448.59/980.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.23

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