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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.50, 1,484.49 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.50, 1,484.49 and 305.50 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.50 : 1,484.49 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.50/1,484.49 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.50x = 1,484.49 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.50x = 453,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,511.70/989.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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