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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.54, 1,469.27 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.54, 1,469.27 and 364.10 is: 545.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.54 : 1,469.27 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.54/1,469.27 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.54x = 1,469.27 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.54x = 534,954.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,954.77/980.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.57

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