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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.95, 1,470.94 and 486.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.95, 1,470.94 and 486.79 is: 729.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.95 : 1,470.94 = 486.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.95/1,470.94 = 486.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.95x = 1,470.94 × 486.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.95x = 716,038.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,038.88/980.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.94

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