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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.59, 1,471.67 and 433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.59, 1,471.67 and 433.17 is: 650.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.59 : 1,471.67 = 433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.59/1,471.67 = 433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.59x = 1,471.67 × 433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.59x = 637,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,483.29/980.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.10

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