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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.22, 1,483.83 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.22, 1,483.83 and 331.10 is: 496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.22 : 1,483.83 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.22/1,483.83 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.22x = 1,483.83 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.22x = 491,288.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,288.69/989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.64

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