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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.84, 1,485.03 and 331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.84, 1,485.03 and 331.83 is: 497.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.84 : 1,485.03 = 331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.84/1,485.03 = 331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.84x = 1,485.03 × 331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.84x = 492,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,771.94/989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.83

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