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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.76, 1,483.74 and 441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.76, 1,483.74 and 441.20 is: 662.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.76 : 1,483.74 = 441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.76/1,483.74 = 441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.76x = 1,483.74 × 441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.76x = 654,626.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,626.09/988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.07

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