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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.26, 1,482.08 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.26, 1,482.08 and 411 is: 616.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.26 : 1,482.08 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.26/1,482.08 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.26x = 1,482.08 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.26x = 609,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,134.88/988.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.37

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