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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.56, 1,470.53 and 395.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.56, 1,470.53 and 395.54 is: 593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.56 : 1,470.53 = 395.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.56/1,470.53 = 395.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.56x = 1,470.53 × 395.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.56x = 581,647.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,647.07/980.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.18

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