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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.08, 1,481.64 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.08, 1,481.64 and 294.50 is: 441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.08 : 1,481.64 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.08/1,481.64 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.08x = 1,481.64 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.08x = 436,347.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,347.79/988.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.61

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