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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.74, 1,471.04 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.74, 1,471.04 and 250.32 is: 375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.74 : 1,471.04 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.74/1,471.04 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.74x = 1,471.04 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.74x = 368,230.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,230.73/980.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.46

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