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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.92, 1,484.40 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.92, 1,484.40 and 340.48 is: 510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.92 : 1,484.40 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.92/1,484.40 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.92x = 1,484.40 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.92x = 505,408.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,408.51/989.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.55

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