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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.40, 1,481.92 and 440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.40, 1,481.92 and 440.30 is: 660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.40 : 1,481.92 = 440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.40/1,481.92 = 440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.40x = 1,481.92 × 440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.40x = 652,491.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,491.98/988.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.15

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