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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.65, 1,471.56 and 433.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.65, 1,471.56 and 433.27 is: 650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.65 : 1,471.56 = 433.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.65/1,471.56 = 433.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.65x = 1,471.56 × 433.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.65x = 637,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,582.80/980.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.16

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