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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.40, 1,482.09 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.40, 1,482.09 and 330.04 is: 494.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.40 : 1,482.09 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.40/1,482.09 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.40x = 1,482.09 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.40x = 489,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,145.28/988.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.89

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