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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.50, 1,482.81 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.50, 1,482.81 and 330.33 is: 495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.50 : 1,482.81 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.50/1,482.81 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.50x = 1,482.81 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.50x = 489,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,816.63/988.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.52

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