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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.33, 1,470.99 and 364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.33, 1,470.99 and 364.18 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.33 : 1,470.99 = 364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.33/1,470.99 = 364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.33x = 1,470.99 × 364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.33x = 535,701.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,701.46/980.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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