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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.71, 1,469.88 and 432.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.71, 1,469.88 and 432.27 is: 647.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.71 : 1,469.88 = 432.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.71/1,469.88 = 432.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.71x = 1,469.88 × 432.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.71x = 635,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,385.03/980.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.88

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