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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.63, 1,482.93 and 403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.63, 1,482.93 and 403.94 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.63 : 1,482.93 = 403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.63/1,482.93 = 403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.63x = 1,482.93 × 403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.63x = 599,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,018.45/988.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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