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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.66, 1,471.15 and 487.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.66, 1,471.15 and 487.09 is: 730.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.66 : 1,471.15 = 487.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.66/1,471.15 = 487.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.66x = 1,471.15 × 487.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.66x = 716,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,580.08/980.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.71

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