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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.73, 1,482.79 and 339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.73, 1,482.79 and 339.31 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.73 : 1,482.79 = 339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.73/1,482.79 = 339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.73x = 1,482.79 × 339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.73x = 503,125.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,125.47/988.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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