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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.48, 1,472.49 and 495.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.48, 1,472.49 and 495.67 is: 742.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.48 : 1,472.49 = 495.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.48/1,472.49 = 495.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.48x = 1,472.49 × 495.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.48x = 729,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,869.12/982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.88

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