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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.44, 1,481.73 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.44, 1,481.73 and 372.54 is: 558.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.44 : 1,481.73 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.44/1,481.73 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.44x = 1,481.73 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.44x = 552,003.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,003.69/988.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.46

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