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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.06, 1,470.27 and 494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.06, 1,470.27 and 494.46 is: 741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.06 : 1,470.27 = 494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.06/1,470.27 = 494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.06x = 1,470.27 × 494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.06x = 726,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,989.70/981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.02

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