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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.34, 1,482.45 and 411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.34, 1,482.45 and 411.22 is: 616.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.34 : 1,482.45 = 411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.34/1,482.45 = 411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.34x = 1,482.45 × 411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.34x = 609,613.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,613.09/988.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.81

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