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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.01, 1,483.26 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.01, 1,483.26 and 440.88 is: 661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.01 : 1,483.26 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.01/1,483.26 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.01x = 1,483.26 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.01x = 653,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,939.67/989.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.21

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