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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.12, 1,482.72 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.12, 1,482.72 and 403.44 is: 605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.12 : 1,482.72 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.12/1,482.72 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.12x = 1,482.72 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.12x = 598,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,188.56/988.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.38

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