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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.12, 1,482.18 and 403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.12, 1,482.18 and 403.13 is: 604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.12 : 1,482.18 = 403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.12/1,482.18 = 403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.12x = 1,482.18 × 403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.12x = 597,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,511.22/988.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.70

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