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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.68, 1,468.74 and 486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.68, 1,468.74 and 486.18 is: 728.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.68 : 1,468.74 = 486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.68/1,468.74 = 486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.68x = 1,468.74 × 486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.68x = 714,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,072.01/980.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.14

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