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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.73, 1,469.85 and 459.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.73, 1,469.85 and 459.59 is: 688.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.73 : 1,469.85 = 459.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.73/1,469.85 = 459.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.73x = 1,469.85 × 459.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.73x = 675,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,523.57/980.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.79

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