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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.44, 1,482.66 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.44, 1,482.66 and 403.50 is: 605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.44 : 1,482.66 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.44/1,482.66 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.44x = 1,482.66 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.44x = 598,253.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,253.31/988.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.25

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