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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.61, 1,469.89 and 460.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.61, 1,469.89 and 460.17 is: 689.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.61 : 1,469.89 = 460.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.61/1,469.89 = 460.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.61x = 1,469.89 × 460.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.61x = 676,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,396.98/980.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.77

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