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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.70, 1,483.03 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.70, 1,483.03 and 304.70 is: 457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.70 : 1,483.03 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.70/1,483.03 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.70x = 1,483.03 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.70x = 451,879.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,879.24/988.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.04

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