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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.33, 1,470.36 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.33, 1,470.36 and 363.94 is: 545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.33 : 1,470.36 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.33/1,470.36 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.33x = 1,470.36 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.33x = 535,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,122.82/980.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.86

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