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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.86, 1,483.28 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.86, 1,483.28 and 411.60 is: 617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.86 : 1,483.28 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.86/1,483.28 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.86x = 1,483.28 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.86x = 610,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,518.05/988.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.40

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