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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.73, 1,471.30 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.73, 1,471.30 and 364.44 is: 546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.73 : 1,471.30 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.73/1,471.30 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.73x = 1,471.30 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.73x = 536,200.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,200.57/980.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.74

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