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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.40, 1,482.89 and 295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.40, 1,482.89 and 295.10 is: 442.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.40 : 1,482.89 = 295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.40/1,482.89 = 295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.40x = 1,482.89 × 295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.40x = 437,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,597.51/988.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.73

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