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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.21, 1,482.66 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.21, 1,482.66 and 440.34 is: 660.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.21 : 1,482.66 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.21/1,482.66 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.21x = 1,482.66 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.21x = 652,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,874.50/988.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.67

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