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