Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.63, 1,471.85 and 494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 980.63, 1,471.85 and 494 is: 741.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
980.63 : 1,471.85 = 494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
980.63/1,471.85 = 494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
980.63x = 1,471.85 × 494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
980.63x = 727,091.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,091.43/980.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741.45
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