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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.76, 1,470.04 and 432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.76, 1,470.04 and 432.86 is: 648.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.76 : 1,470.04 = 432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.76/1,470.04 = 432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.76x = 1,470.04 × 432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.76x = 636,321.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,321.51/980.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.80

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