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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.19, 1,470.62 and 493.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.19, 1,470.62 and 493.11 is: 739.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.19 : 1,470.62 = 493.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.19/1,470.62 = 493.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.19x = 1,470.62 × 493.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.19x = 725,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,178.66/980.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.83

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