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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.12, 1,482.30 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.12, 1,482.30 and 339.04 is: 508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.12 : 1,482.30 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.12/1,482.30 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.12x = 1,482.30 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.12x = 502,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,558.99/988.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.60

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