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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.31, 1,469.43 and 322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.31, 1,469.43 and 322.01 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.31 : 1,469.43 = 322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.31/1,469.43 = 322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.31x = 1,469.43 × 322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.31x = 473,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,175.06/980.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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