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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.03, 1,482.17 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.03, 1,482.17 and 294.72 is: 442.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.03 : 1,482.17 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.03/1,482.17 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.03x = 1,482.17 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.03x = 436,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,825.88/988.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.12

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