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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.51, 1,483.77 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.51, 1,483.77 and 331.16 is: 496.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.51 : 1,483.77 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.51/1,483.77 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.51x = 1,483.77 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.51x = 491,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,362.39/989.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.57

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