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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.37, 1,470.96 and 459.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.37, 1,470.96 and 459.99 is: 690.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.37 : 1,470.96 = 459.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.37/1,470.96 = 459.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.37x = 1,470.96 × 459.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.37x = 676,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,626.89/980.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.18

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