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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.79, 1,482.98 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.79, 1,482.98 and 330.66 is: 495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.79 : 1,482.98 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.79/1,482.98 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.79x = 1,482.98 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.79x = 490,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,360.51/988.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.92

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