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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.27, 1,482.64 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.27, 1,482.64 and 338.99 is: 508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.27 : 1,482.64 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.27/1,482.64 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.27x = 1,482.64 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.27x = 502,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,591.87/988.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.56

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