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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.52, 1,481.94 and 440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.52, 1,481.94 and 440.40 is: 660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.52 : 1,481.94 = 440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.52/1,481.94 = 440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.52x = 1,481.94 × 440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.52x = 652,646.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,646.38/988.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.23

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