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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.45, 1,471.40 and 395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.45, 1,471.40 and 395.45 is: 593.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.45 : 1,471.40 = 395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.45/1,471.40 = 395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.45x = 1,471.40 × 395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.45x = 581,865.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,865.13/980.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.47

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