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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.38, 1,470.55 and 395.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.38, 1,470.55 and 395.53 is: 593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.38 : 1,470.55 = 395.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.38/1,470.55 = 395.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.38x = 1,470.55 × 395.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.38x = 581,641.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,641.98/980.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.28

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