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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.38, 1,470.57 and 403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.38, 1,470.57 and 403.25 is: 604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.38 : 1,470.57 = 403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.38/1,470.57 = 403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.38x = 1,470.57 × 403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.38x = 593,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,005.34/980.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.88

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