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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.57, 1,483.46 and 403.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.57, 1,483.46 and 403.61 is: 605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.57 : 1,483.46 = 403.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.57/1,483.46 = 403.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.57x = 1,483.46 × 403.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.57x = 598,739.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,739.29/988.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.66

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