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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.19, 1,483.46 and 330.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.19, 1,483.46 and 330.93 is: 496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.19 : 1,483.46 = 330.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.19/1,483.46 = 330.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.19x = 1,483.46 × 330.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.19x = 490,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,921.42/989.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.29

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