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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.73, 1,468.17 and 633.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.73, 1,468.17 and 633.39 is: 948.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.73 : 1,468.17 = 633.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.73/1,468.17 = 633.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.73x = 1,468.17 × 633.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.73x = 929,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,924.20/980.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.20

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