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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.69, 1,483.03 and 339.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.69, 1,483.03 and 339.47 is: 509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.69 : 1,483.03 = 339.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.69/1,483.03 = 339.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.69x = 1,483.03 × 339.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.69x = 503,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,444.19/988.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.20

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