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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.44, 1,482.81 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.44, 1,482.81 and 339.36 is: 509.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.44 : 1,482.81 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.44/1,482.81 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.44x = 1,482.81 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.44x = 503,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,206.40/988.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.09

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