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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.29, 1,482.03 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.29, 1,482.03 and 294.75 is: 442.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.29 : 1,482.03 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.29/1,482.03 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.29x = 1,482.03 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.29x = 436,828.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,828.34/988.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.00

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