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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.50, 1,482.75 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.50, 1,482.75 and 304.50 is: 456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.50 : 1,482.75 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.50/1,482.75 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.50x = 1,482.75 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.50x = 451,497.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,497.38/988.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.75

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