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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.57, 1,471.29 and 364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.57, 1,471.29 and 364.15 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.57 : 1,471.29 = 364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.57/1,471.29 = 364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.57x = 1,471.29 × 364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.57x = 535,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,766.58/980.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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