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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.67, 1,471.51 and 433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.67, 1,471.51 and 433.22 is: 650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.67 : 1,471.51 = 433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.67/1,471.51 = 433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.67x = 1,471.51 × 433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.67x = 637,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,487.56/980.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.05

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