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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.43, 1,470.65 and 403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.43, 1,470.65 and 403.32 is: 604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.43 : 1,470.65 = 403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.43/1,470.65 = 403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.43x = 1,470.65 × 403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.43x = 593,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,140.54/980.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.98

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