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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.83, 1,471.26 and 250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.83, 1,471.26 and 250.42 is: 375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.83 : 1,471.26 = 250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.83/1,471.26 = 250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.83x = 1,471.26 × 250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.83x = 368,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,432.93/980.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.63

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