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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.99, 1,484.82 and 331.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.99, 1,484.82 and 331.87 is: 497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.99 : 1,484.82 = 331.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.99/1,484.82 = 331.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.99x = 1,484.82 × 331.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.99x = 492,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,767.21/989.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.75

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