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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.83, 1,471.55 and 364.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.83, 1,471.55 and 364.57 is: 546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.83 : 1,471.55 = 364.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.83/1,471.55 = 364.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.83x = 1,471.55 × 364.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.83x = 536,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,473.80/980.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.96

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