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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.36, 1,481.26 and 402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.36, 1,481.26 and 402.68 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.36 : 1,481.26 = 402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.36/1,481.26 = 402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.36x = 1,481.26 × 402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.36x = 596,477.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,477.48/988.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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