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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.46, 1,469.64 and 330.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.46, 1,469.64 and 330.69 is: 495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.46 : 1,469.64 = 330.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.46/1,469.64 = 330.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.46x = 1,469.64 × 330.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.46x = 485,995.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,995.25/980.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.68

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