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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.59, 1,481.46 and 329.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.59, 1,481.46 and 329.47 is: 494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.59 : 1,481.46 = 329.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.59/1,481.46 = 329.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.59x = 1,481.46 × 329.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.59x = 488,091.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,091.69/987.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.22

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