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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.60, 1,484.33 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.60, 1,484.33 and 340.32 is: 510.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.60 : 1,484.33 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.60/1,484.33 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.60x = 1,484.33 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.60x = 505,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,147.19/989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.46

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