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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.85, 1,484.28 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.85, 1,484.28 and 331.50 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.85 : 1,484.28 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.85/1,484.28 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.85x = 1,484.28 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.85x = 492,038.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,038.82/989.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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