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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.23, 1,481.94 and 339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.23, 1,481.94 and 339.02 is: 508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.23 : 1,481.94 = 339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.23/1,481.94 = 339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.23x = 1,481.94 × 339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.23x = 502,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,399.89/988.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.38

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