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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.81, 1,482.93 and 295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.81, 1,482.93 and 295.51 is: 443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.81 : 1,482.93 = 295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.81/1,482.93 = 295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.81x = 1,482.93 × 295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.81x = 438,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,220.64/988.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.18

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