Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988, 1,482 and 304
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 988, 1,482 and 304 is: 456
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
988 : 1,482 = 304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
988/1,482 = 304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
988x = 1,482 × 304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
988x = 450,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,528/988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456
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