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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.92, 1,471.50 and 403.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.92, 1,471.50 and 403.96 is: 605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.92 : 1,471.50 = 403.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.92/1,471.50 = 403.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.92x = 1,471.50 × 403.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.92x = 594,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,427.14/980.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.99

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