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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.31, 1,469.46 and 615.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.31, 1,469.46 and 615.35 is: 922.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.31 : 1,469.46 = 615.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.31/1,469.46 = 615.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.31x = 1,469.46 × 615.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.31x = 904,232.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,232.21/980.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.39

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