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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.18, 1,481.85 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.18, 1,481.85 and 294.64 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.18 : 1,481.85 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.18/1,481.85 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.18x = 1,481.85 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.18x = 436,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,612.28/988.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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