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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.58, 1,482.60 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.58, 1,482.60 and 295.08 is: 442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.58 : 1,482.60 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.58/1,482.60 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.58x = 1,482.60 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.58x = 437,485.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,485.61/988.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.54

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