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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.98, 1,483.05 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.98, 1,483.05 and 339.78 is: 509.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.98 : 1,483.05 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.98/1,483.05 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.98x = 1,483.05 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.98x = 503,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,910.73/988.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.53

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