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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.62, 1,482.81 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.62, 1,482.81 and 304.62 is: 456.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.62 : 1,482.81 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.62/1,482.81 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.62x = 1,482.81 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.62x = 451,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,693.58/988.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.89

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