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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.65, 1,470.93 and 493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.65, 1,470.93 and 493.33 is: 739.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.65 : 1,470.93 = 493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.65/1,470.93 = 493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.65x = 1,470.93 × 493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.65x = 725,653.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,653.90/980.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.97

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