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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.03, 1,482.05 and 410.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.03, 1,482.05 and 410.91 is: 616.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.03 : 1,482.05 = 410.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.03/1,482.05 = 410.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.03x = 1,482.05 × 410.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.03x = 608,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,984.64/988.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.36

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