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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.47, 1,482.70 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.47, 1,482.70 and 258.04 is: 387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.47 : 1,482.70 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.47/1,482.70 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.47x = 1,482.70 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.47x = 382,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,595.26/988.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.06

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