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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.70, 1,470.98 and 364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.70, 1,470.98 and 364.28 is: 546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.70 : 1,470.98 = 364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.70/1,470.98 = 364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.70x = 1,470.98 × 364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.70x = 535,848.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,848.59/980.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.39

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