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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.56, 1,483.02 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.56, 1,483.02 and 339.15 is: 508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.56 : 1,483.02 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.56/1,483.02 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.56x = 1,483.02 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.56x = 502,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,966.23/988.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.79

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