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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.48, 1,471.12 and 460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.48, 1,471.12 and 460.16 is: 690.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.48 : 1,471.12 = 460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.48/1,471.12 = 460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.48x = 1,471.12 × 460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.48x = 676,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,950.58/980.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.43

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