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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.39, 1,470.29 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.39, 1,470.29 and 363.78 is: 545.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.39 : 1,470.29 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.39/1,470.29 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.39x = 1,470.29 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.39x = 534,860.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,860.28/980.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.56

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