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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.49, 1,470.78 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.49, 1,470.78 and 250.08 is: 375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.49 : 1,470.78 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.49/1,470.78 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.49x = 1,470.78 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.49x = 367,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,812.66/980.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.13

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