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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.84, 1,483.50 and 339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.84, 1,483.50 and 339.60 is: 509.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.84 : 1,483.50 = 339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.84/1,483.50 = 339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.84x = 1,483.50 × 339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.84x = 503,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,796.60/988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.48

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