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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.45, 1,470.19 and 486.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.45, 1,470.19 and 486.29 is: 729.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.45 : 1,470.19 = 486.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.45/1,470.19 = 486.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.45x = 1,470.19 × 486.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.45x = 714,938.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,938.70/980.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.19

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