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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.88, 1,472.76 and 404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.88, 1,472.76 and 404.88 is: 607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.88 : 1,472.76 = 404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.88/1,472.76 = 404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.88x = 1,472.76 × 404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.88x = 596,291.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,291.07/980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.91

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