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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.90, 1,484.34 and 331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.90, 1,484.34 and 331.55 is: 497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.90 : 1,484.34 = 331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.90/1,484.34 = 331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.90x = 1,484.34 × 331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.90x = 492,125.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,125.51/989.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.15

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