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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.92, 1,481.76 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.92, 1,481.76 and 303.92 is: 455.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.92 : 1,481.76 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.92/1,481.76 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.92x = 1,481.76 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.92x = 450,336.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,336.50/987.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.84

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