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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.59, 1,483.34 and 440.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.59, 1,483.34 and 440.71 is: 661.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.59 : 1,483.34 = 440.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.59/1,483.34 = 440.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.59x = 1,483.34 × 440.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.59x = 653,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,727.58/988.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.27

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