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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.44, 1,484.31 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.44, 1,484.31 and 340.36 is: 510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.44 : 1,484.31 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.44/1,484.31 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.44x = 1,484.31 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.44x = 505,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,199.75/989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.59

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