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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.62, 1,482.90 and 403.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.62, 1,482.90 and 403.61 is: 605.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.62 : 1,482.90 = 403.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.62/1,482.90 = 403.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.62x = 1,482.90 × 403.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.62x = 598,516.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,516.98/988.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.41

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