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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.24, 1,480.94 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.24, 1,480.94 and 329.09 is: 493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.24 : 1,480.94 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.24/1,480.94 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.24x = 1,480.94 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.24x = 487,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,362.54/987.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.66

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