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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.62, 1,468.97 and 590.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.62, 1,468.97 and 590.41 is: 884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.62 : 1,468.97 = 590.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.62/1,468.97 = 590.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.62x = 1,468.97 × 590.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.62x = 867,287.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,287.41/980.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.42

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