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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.04, 1,467.82 and 493.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.04, 1,467.82 and 493.23 is: 738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.04 : 1,467.82 = 493.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.04/1,467.82 = 493.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.04x = 1,467.82 × 493.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.04x = 723,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,972.86/980.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.72

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