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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.07, 1,481.91 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.07, 1,481.91 and 329.84 is: 494.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.07 : 1,481.91 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.07/1,481.91 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.07x = 1,481.91 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.07x = 488,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,793.19/988.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.69

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