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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.29, 1,469.70 and 494.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.29, 1,469.70 and 494.48 is: 740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.29 : 1,469.70 = 494.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.29/1,469.70 = 494.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.29x = 1,469.70 × 494.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.29x = 726,729.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,729.91/981.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.59

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