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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.28, 1,482.38 and 339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.28, 1,482.38 and 339.02 is: 508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.28 : 1,482.38 = 339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.28/1,482.38 = 339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.28x = 1,482.38 × 339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.28x = 502,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,556.47/988.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.52

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