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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.23, 1,480.84 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.23, 1,480.84 and 329.16 is: 493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.23 : 1,480.84 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.23/1,480.84 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.23x = 1,480.84 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.23x = 487,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,433.29/987.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.74

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