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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.18, 1,483.31 and 440.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.18, 1,483.31 and 440.74 is: 661.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.18 : 1,483.31 = 440.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.18/1,483.31 = 440.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.18x = 1,483.31 × 440.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.18x = 653,755.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,755.15/988.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.57

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