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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.80, 1,482.85 and 439.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.80, 1,482.85 and 439.99 is: 659.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.80 : 1,482.85 = 439.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.80/1,482.85 = 439.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.80x = 1,482.85 × 439.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.80x = 652,439.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,439.17/988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.83

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