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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.87, 1,483.24 and 295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.87, 1,483.24 and 295.54 is: 443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.87 : 1,483.24 = 295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.87/1,483.24 = 295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.87x = 1,483.24 × 295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.87x = 438,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,356.75/988.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.29

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