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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.96, 1,471.77 and 433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.96, 1,471.77 and 433.52 is: 650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.96 : 1,471.77 = 433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.96/1,471.77 = 433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.96x = 1,471.77 × 433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.96x = 638,034.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,034.37/980.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.42

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