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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.48, 1,468.56 and 654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.48, 1,468.56 and 654.32 is: 980.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.48 : 1,468.56 = 654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.48/1,468.56 = 654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.48x = 1,468.56 × 654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.48x = 960,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,908.18/980.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.04

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