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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.22, 1,482.34 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.22, 1,482.34 and 294.93 is: 442.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.22 : 1,482.34 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.22/1,482.34 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.22x = 1,482.34 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.22x = 437,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,179.12/988.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.39

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