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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.41, 1,482.84 and 339.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.41, 1,482.84 and 339.11 is: 508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.41 : 1,482.84 = 339.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.41/1,482.84 = 339.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.41x = 1,482.84 × 339.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.41x = 502,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,838.46/988.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.73

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