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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.10, 1,471.23 and 493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.10, 1,471.23 and 493.02 is: 740.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.10 : 1,471.23 = 493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.10/1,471.23 = 493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.10x = 1,471.23 × 493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.10x = 725,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,345.81/980.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.07

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