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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.75, 1,470.19 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.75, 1,470.19 and 364.29 is: 546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.75 : 1,470.19 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.75/1,470.19 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.75x = 1,470.19 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.75x = 535,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,575.52/980.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.09

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