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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.30, 1,482.50 and 440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.30, 1,482.50 and 440.48 is: 660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.30 : 1,482.50 = 440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.30/1,482.50 = 440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.30x = 1,482.50 × 440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.30x = 653,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,013.10/988.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.75

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