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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.46, 1,470.31 and 395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.46, 1,470.31 and 395.26 is: 592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.46 : 1,470.31 = 395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.46/1,470.31 = 395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.46x = 1,470.31 × 395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.46x = 581,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,145.40/980.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.73

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