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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.56, 1,482.15 and 440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.56, 1,482.15 and 440.70 is: 660.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.56 : 1,482.15 = 440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.56/1,482.15 = 440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.56x = 1,482.15 × 440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.56x = 653,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,183.51/988.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.74

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