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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.41, 1,470.15 and 330.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.41, 1,470.15 and 330.69 is: 495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.41 : 1,470.15 = 330.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.41/1,470.15 = 330.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.41x = 1,470.15 × 330.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.41x = 486,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,163.90/980.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.88

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