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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.47, 1,482.30 and 294.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.47, 1,482.30 and 294.89 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.47 : 1,482.30 = 294.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.47/1,482.30 = 294.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.47x = 1,482.30 × 294.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.47x = 437,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,108.04/988.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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