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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.22, 1,482.59 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.22, 1,482.59 and 338.96 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.22 : 1,482.59 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.22/1,482.59 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.22x = 1,482.59 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.22x = 502,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,529.60/988.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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