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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.98, 1,483.26 and 403.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.98, 1,483.26 and 403.82 is: 605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.98 : 1,483.26 = 403.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.98/1,483.26 = 403.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.98x = 1,483.26 × 403.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.98x = 598,966.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,966.68/988.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.64

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