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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.26, 1,482.18 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.26, 1,482.18 and 304.26 is: 456.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.26 : 1,482.18 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.26/1,482.18 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.26x = 1,482.18 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.26x = 450,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,968.09/988.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.33

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