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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.44, 1,474.17 and 495.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.44, 1,474.17 and 495.49 is: 743.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.44 : 1,474.17 = 495.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.44/1,474.17 = 495.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.44x = 1,474.17 × 495.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.44x = 730,442.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,442.04/982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.50

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