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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.67, 1,470.32 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.67, 1,470.32 and 364.04 is: 545.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.67 : 1,470.32 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.67/1,470.32 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.67x = 1,470.32 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.67x = 535,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,247.94/980.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.80

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