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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.14, 1,480.93 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.14, 1,480.93 and 329.22 is: 493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.14 : 1,480.93 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.14/1,480.93 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.14x = 1,480.93 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.14x = 487,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,550.95/987.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.90

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