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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.38, 1,482.71 and 440.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.38, 1,482.71 and 440.55 is: 660.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.38 : 1,482.71 = 440.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.38/1,482.71 = 440.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.38x = 1,482.71 × 440.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.38x = 653,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,205.69/988.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.89

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