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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.00, 1,483.43 and 295.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.00, 1,483.43 and 295.67 is: 443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.00 : 1,483.43 = 295.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.00/1,483.43 = 295.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.00x = 1,483.43 × 295.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.00x = 438,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,599.07/989.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.48

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