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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.70, 1,471.04 and 395.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.70, 1,471.04 and 395.85 is: 593.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.70 : 1,471.04 = 395.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.70/1,471.04 = 395.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.70x = 1,471.04 × 395.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.70x = 582,309.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,309.20/980.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.77

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