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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.04, 1,483.26 and 339.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.04, 1,483.26 and 339.63 is: 509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.04 : 1,483.26 = 339.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.04/1,483.26 = 339.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.04x = 1,483.26 × 339.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.04x = 503,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,759.59/989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.34

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