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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.75, 1,483.22 and 339.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.75, 1,483.22 and 339.49 is: 509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.75 : 1,483.22 = 339.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.75/1,483.22 = 339.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.75x = 1,483.22 × 339.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.75x = 503,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,536.66/988.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.27

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