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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.71, 1,471.01 and 379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.71, 1,471.01 and 379.59 is: 569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.71 : 1,471.01 = 379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.71/1,471.01 = 379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.71x = 1,471.01 × 379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.71x = 558,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,375.41/980.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.36

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