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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.69, 1,482.01 and 441.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.69, 1,482.01 and 441.13 is: 661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.69 : 1,482.01 = 441.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.69/1,482.01 = 441.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.69x = 1,482.01 × 441.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.69x = 653,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,759.07/988.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.24

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