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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.56, 1,469.81 and 493.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.56, 1,469.81 and 493.35 is: 739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.56 : 1,469.81 = 493.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.56/1,469.81 = 493.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.56x = 1,469.81 × 493.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.56x = 725,120.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,120.95/980.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.50

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