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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.02, 1,483.31 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.02, 1,483.31 and 440.91 is: 661.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.02 : 1,483.31 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.02/1,483.31 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.02x = 1,483.31 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.02x = 654,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,006.21/989.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.27

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