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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.68, 1,481.95 and 440.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.68, 1,481.95 and 440.11 is: 659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.68 : 1,481.95 = 440.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.68/1,481.95 = 440.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.68x = 1,481.95 × 440.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.68x = 652,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,216.21/988.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.68

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