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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.72, 1,483.41 and 440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.72, 1,483.41 and 440.84 is: 661.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.72 : 1,483.41 = 440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.72/1,483.41 = 440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.72x = 1,483.41 × 440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.72x = 653,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,946.46/988.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.41

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