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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.91, 1,482.32 and 440.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.91, 1,482.32 and 440.45 is: 660.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.91 : 1,482.32 = 440.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.91/1,482.32 = 440.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.91x = 1,482.32 × 440.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.91x = 652,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,887.84/987.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.88

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