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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.58, 1,469.54 and 402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.58, 1,469.54 and 402.78 is: 603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.58 : 1,469.54 = 402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.58/1,469.54 = 402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.58x = 1,469.54 × 402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.58x = 591,901.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,901.32/980.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.62

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