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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.71, 1,483.53 and 440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.71, 1,483.53 and 440.84 is: 661.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.71 : 1,483.53 = 440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.71/1,483.53 = 440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.71x = 1,483.53 × 440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.71x = 653,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,995.66/988.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.46

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