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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.34, 1,470.84 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.34, 1,470.84 and 364.10 is: 546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.34 : 1,470.84 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.34/1,470.84 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.34x = 1,470.84 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.34x = 535,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,525.49/980.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.27

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