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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.73, 1,471.08 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.73, 1,471.08 and 250.31 is: 375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.73 : 1,471.08 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.73/1,471.08 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.73x = 1,471.08 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.73x = 368,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,226.03/980.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.46

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