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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.15, 1,475.85 and 490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.15, 1,475.85 and 490.20 is: 735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.15 : 1,475.85 = 490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.15/1,475.85 = 490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.15x = 1,475.85 × 490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.15x = 723,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,461.67/984.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.11

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