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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.46, 1,482.48 and 372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.46, 1,482.48 and 372.15 is: 558.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.46 : 1,482.48 = 372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.46/1,482.48 = 372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.46x = 1,482.48 × 372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.46x = 551,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,700.76/988.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.14

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