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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.70, 1,469.71 and 494.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.70, 1,469.71 and 494.09 is: 740.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.70 : 1,469.71 = 494.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.70/1,469.71 = 494.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.70x = 1,469.71 × 494.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.70x = 726,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,169.01/980.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.46

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