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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.34, 1,480.95 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.34, 1,480.95 and 410.22 is: 615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.34 : 1,480.95 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.34/1,480.95 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.34x = 1,480.95 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.34x = 607,515.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,515.31/987.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.31

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