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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.85, 1,471.12 and 322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.85, 1,471.12 and 322.53 is: 483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.85 : 1,471.12 = 322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.85/1,471.12 = 322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.85x = 1,471.12 × 322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.85x = 474,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,480.33/980.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.74

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