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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.96, 1,470.48 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.96, 1,470.48 and 364.49 is: 546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.96 : 1,470.48 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.96/1,470.48 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.96x = 1,470.48 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.96x = 535,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,967.90/980.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.37

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