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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.30, 1,472.22 and 494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.30, 1,472.22 and 494.64 is: 742.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.30 : 1,472.22 = 494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.30/1,472.22 = 494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.30x = 1,472.22 × 494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.30x = 728,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,218.90/981.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.10

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