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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.85, 1,471.26 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.85, 1,471.26 and 250.48 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.85 : 1,471.26 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.85/1,471.26 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.85x = 1,471.26 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.85x = 368,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,521.20/980.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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