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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.40, 1,482.47 and 440.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.40, 1,482.47 and 440.45 is: 660.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.40 : 1,482.47 = 440.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.40/1,482.47 = 440.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.40x = 1,482.47 × 440.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.40x = 652,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,955.42/988.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.62

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