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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.30, 1,484.04 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.30, 1,484.04 and 340.04 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.30 : 1,484.04 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.30/1,484.04 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.30x = 1,484.04 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.30x = 504,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,632.96/989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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