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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.47, 1,482.68 and 295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.47, 1,482.68 and 295.14 is: 442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.47 : 1,482.68 = 295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.47/1,482.68 = 295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.47x = 1,482.68 × 295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.47x = 437,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,591.50/988.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.70

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