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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.48, 1,482.72 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.48, 1,482.72 and 339.22 is: 508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.48 : 1,482.72 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.48/1,482.72 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.48x = 1,482.72 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.48x = 502,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,968.28/988.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.83

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