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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.01, 1,482.08 and 329.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.01, 1,482.08 and 329.86 is: 494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.01 : 1,482.08 = 329.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.01/1,482.08 = 329.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.01x = 1,482.08 × 329.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.01x = 488,873.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,873.55/988.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.81

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