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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.88, 1,484.70 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.88, 1,484.70 and 331.76 is: 497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.88 : 1,484.70 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.88/1,484.70 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.88x = 1,484.70 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.88x = 492,564.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,564.07/989.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.60

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