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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.70, 1,483.18 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.70, 1,483.18 and 339.26 is: 508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.70 : 1,483.18 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.70/1,483.18 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.70x = 1,483.18 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.70x = 503,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,183.65/988.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.93

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