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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.28, 1,469.70 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.28, 1,469.70 and 403.20 is: 604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.28 : 1,469.70 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.28/1,469.70 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.28x = 1,469.70 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.28x = 592,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,583.04/980.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.50

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