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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.93, 1,471.64 and 364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.93, 1,471.64 and 364.81 is: 547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.93 : 1,471.64 = 364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.93/1,471.64 = 364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.93x = 1,471.64 × 364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.93x = 536,861.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,861.63/980.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.30

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