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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.17, 1,482.51 and 330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.17, 1,482.51 and 330.15 is: 495.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.17 : 1,482.51 = 330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.17/1,482.51 = 330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.17x = 1,482.51 × 330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.17x = 489,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,450.68/988.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.31

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