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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.83, 1,470.54 and 460.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.83, 1,470.54 and 460.54 is: 690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.83 : 1,470.54 = 460.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.83/1,470.54 = 460.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.83x = 1,470.54 × 460.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.83x = 677,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,242.49/980.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.48

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