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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.45, 1,483.18 and 441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.45, 1,483.18 and 441.02 is: 661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.45 : 1,483.18 = 441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.45/1,483.18 = 441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.45x = 1,483.18 × 441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.45x = 654,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,114.65/988.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.76

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