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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.61, 1,470.93 and 432.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.61, 1,470.93 and 432.67 is: 649.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.61 : 1,470.93 = 432.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.61/1,470.93 = 432.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.61x = 1,470.93 × 432.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.61x = 636,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,425.12/980.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.01

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