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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.98, 1,482.44 and 403.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.98, 1,482.44 and 403.73 is: 605.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.98 : 1,482.44 = 403.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.98/1,482.44 = 403.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.98x = 1,482.44 × 403.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.98x = 598,499.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,499.10/988.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.17

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