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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.93, 1,483.46 and 339.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.93, 1,483.46 and 339.45 is: 509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.93 : 1,483.46 = 339.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.93/1,483.46 = 339.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.93x = 1,483.46 × 339.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.93x = 503,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,560.50/988.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.20

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