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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.71, 1,470.22 and 396.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.71, 1,470.22 and 396.14 is: 593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.71 : 1,470.22 = 396.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.71/1,470.22 = 396.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.71x = 1,470.22 × 396.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.71x = 582,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,404.61/980.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.86

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