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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.97, 1,471.52 and 364.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.97, 1,471.52 and 364.66 is: 547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.97 : 1,471.52 = 364.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.97/1,471.52 = 364.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.97x = 1,471.52 × 364.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.97x = 536,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,604.48/980.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.01

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