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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.46, 1,470.06 and 486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.46, 1,470.06 and 486.54 is: 729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.46 : 1,470.06 = 486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.46/1,470.06 = 486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.46x = 1,470.06 × 486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.46x = 715,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,242.99/980.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.50

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