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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.25, 1,483.88 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.25, 1,483.88 and 305.25 is: 457.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.25 : 1,483.88 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.25/1,483.88 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.25x = 1,483.88 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.25x = 452,954.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,954.37/989.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.88

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