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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.48, 1,468.03 and 632.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.48, 1,468.03 and 632.96 is: 947.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.48 : 1,468.03 = 632.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.48/1,468.03 = 632.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.48x = 1,468.03 × 632.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.48x = 929,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,195.35/980.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.69

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