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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.64, 1,481.49 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.64, 1,481.49 and 329.54 is: 494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.64 : 1,481.49 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.64/1,481.49 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.64x = 1,481.49 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.64x = 488,210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,210.21/987.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.32

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