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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.54, 1,470.11 and 460.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.54, 1,470.11 and 460.25 is: 690.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.54 : 1,470.11 = 460.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.54/1,470.11 = 460.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.54x = 1,470.11 × 460.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.54x = 676,618.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,618.13/980.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.05

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