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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.99, 1,482.06 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.99, 1,482.06 and 329.85 is: 494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.99 : 1,482.06 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.99/1,482.06 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.99x = 1,482.06 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.99x = 488,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,857.49/987.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.80

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