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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.26, 1,480.95 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.26, 1,480.95 and 329.11 is: 493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.26 : 1,480.95 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.26/1,480.95 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.26x = 1,480.95 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.26x = 487,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,391.75/987.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.68

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