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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.30, 1,472 and 494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.30, 1,472 and 494.75 is: 741.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.30 : 1,472 = 494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.30/1,472 = 494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.30x = 1,472 × 494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.30x = 728,272
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,272/982.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.39

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