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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.16, 1,480.90 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.16, 1,480.90 and 303 is: 454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.16 : 1,480.90 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.16/1,480.90 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.16x = 1,480.90 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.16x = 448,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,712.70/987.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.55

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