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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.61, 1,483.98 and 340.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.61, 1,483.98 and 340.39 is: 510.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.61 : 1,483.98 = 340.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.61/1,483.98 = 340.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.61x = 1,483.98 × 340.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.61x = 505,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,131.95/989.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.44

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