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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.45, 1,482.72 and 330.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.45, 1,482.72 and 330.38 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.45 : 1,482.72 = 330.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.45/1,482.72 = 330.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.45x = 1,482.72 × 330.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.45x = 489,857.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,857.94/988.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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