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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.48, 1,482.12 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.48, 1,482.12 and 440.12 is: 660.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.48 : 1,482.12 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.48/1,482.12 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.48x = 1,482.12 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.48x = 652,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,303.24/987.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.57

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