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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.56, 1,483.39 and 339.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.56, 1,483.39 and 339.94 is: 509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.56 : 1,483.39 = 339.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.56/1,483.39 = 339.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.56x = 1,483.39 × 339.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.56x = 504,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,263.60/989.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.58

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