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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.82, 1,470.79 and 395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.82, 1,470.79 and 395.34 is: 592.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.82 : 1,470.79 = 395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.82/1,470.79 = 395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.82x = 1,470.79 × 395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.82x = 581,461.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,461.13/980.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.83

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