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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.96, 1,471.05 and 432.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.96, 1,471.05 and 432.75 is: 648.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.96 : 1,471.05 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.96/1,471.05 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.96x = 1,471.05 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.96x = 636,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,594.72/980.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.95

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