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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.47, 1,482.93 and 339.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.47, 1,482.93 and 339.21 is: 508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.47 : 1,482.93 = 339.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.47/1,482.93 = 339.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.47x = 1,482.93 × 339.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.47x = 503,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,024.69/988.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.89

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