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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.97, 1,484.80 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.97, 1,484.80 and 331.84 is: 497.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.97 : 1,484.80 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.97/1,484.80 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.97x = 1,484.80 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.97x = 492,716.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,716.03/989.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.71

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