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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.44, 1,469.04 and 492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.44, 1,469.04 and 492.46 is: 737.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.44 : 1,469.04 = 492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.44/1,469.04 = 492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.44x = 1,469.04 × 492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.44x = 723,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,443.44/980.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.88

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