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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.76, 1,482.80 and 403.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.76, 1,482.80 and 403.67 is: 605.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.76 : 1,482.80 = 403.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.76/1,482.80 = 403.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.76x = 1,482.80 × 403.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.76x = 598,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,552.44/988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.36

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