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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.47, 1,470.36 and 493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.47, 1,470.36 and 493.36 is: 739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.47 : 1,470.36 = 493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.47/1,470.36 = 493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.47x = 1,470.36 × 493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.47x = 725,416.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,416.81/980.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.87

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