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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.04, 1,468.08 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.04, 1,468.08 and 491.52 is: 736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.04 : 1,468.08 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.04/1,468.08 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.04x = 1,468.08 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.04x = 721,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,590.68/980.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.29

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