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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.40, 1,482.59 and 295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.40, 1,482.59 and 295.07 is: 442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.40 : 1,482.59 = 295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.40/1,482.59 = 295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.40x = 1,482.59 × 295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.40x = 437,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,470.80/988.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.60

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