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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.98, 1,483.62 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.98, 1,483.62 and 339.56 is: 509.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.98 : 1,483.62 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.98/1,483.62 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.98x = 1,483.62 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.98x = 503,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,782.99/988.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.40

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