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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.41, 1,484.34 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.41, 1,484.34 and 340.11 is: 510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.41 : 1,484.34 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.41/1,484.34 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.41x = 1,484.34 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.41x = 504,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,838.88/989.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.24

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