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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.71, 1,482.06 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.71, 1,482.06 and 440.28 is: 660.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.71 : 1,482.06 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.71/1,482.06 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.71x = 1,482.06 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.71x = 652,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,521.38/987.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.64

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