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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.95, 1,483.59 and 339.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.95, 1,483.59 and 339.51 is: 509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.95 : 1,483.59 = 339.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.95/1,483.59 = 339.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.95x = 1,483.59 × 339.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.95x = 503,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,693.64/988.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.32

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