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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.30, 1,470.37 and 460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.30, 1,470.37 and 460.42 is: 690.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.30 : 1,470.37 = 460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.30/1,470.37 = 460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.30x = 1,470.37 × 460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.30x = 676,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,982.93/980.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.59

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