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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.25, 1,482.38 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.25, 1,482.38 and 304.25 is: 456.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.25 : 1,482.38 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.25/1,482.38 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.25x = 1,482.38 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.25x = 451,014.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,014.12/988.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.38

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