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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.94, 1,468.19 and 633.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.94, 1,468.19 and 633.39 is: 948.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.94 : 1,468.19 = 633.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.94/1,468.19 = 633.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.94x = 1,468.19 × 633.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.94x = 929,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,933.70/980.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.00

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