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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.59, 1,481.47 and 329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.59, 1,481.47 and 329.45 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.59 : 1,481.47 = 329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.59/1,481.47 = 329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.59x = 1,481.47 × 329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.59x = 488,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,061.24/987.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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