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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.33, 1,469.65 and 432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.33, 1,469.65 and 432.10 is: 647.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.33 : 1,469.65 = 432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.33/1,469.65 = 432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.33x = 1,469.65 × 432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.33x = 635,028.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,028.42/980.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.77

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