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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.33, 1,484.21 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.33, 1,484.21 and 331.24 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.33 : 1,484.21 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.33/1,484.21 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.33x = 1,484.21 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.33x = 491,629.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,629.72/989.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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