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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.24, 1,480.38 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.24, 1,480.38 and 303.08 is: 454.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.24 : 1,480.38 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.24/1,480.38 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.24x = 1,480.38 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.24x = 448,673.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,673.57/987.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.47

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