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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.96, 1,482 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.96, 1,482 and 411.52 is: 616.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.96 : 1,482 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.96/1,482 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.96x = 1,482 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.96x = 609,872.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,872.64/988.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.68

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