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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.69, 1,481.85 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.69, 1,481.85 and 363.49 is: 544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.69 : 1,481.85 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.69/1,481.85 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.69x = 1,481.85 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.69x = 538,628.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,628.43/988.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.79

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