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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.60, 1,484.54 and 331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.60, 1,484.54 and 331.26 is: 496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.60 : 1,484.54 = 331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.60/1,484.54 = 331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.60x = 1,484.54 × 331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.60x = 491,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,768.72/989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.94

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