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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.02, 1,483.53 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.02, 1,483.53 and 411.76 is: 617.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.02 : 1,483.53 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.02/1,483.53 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.02x = 1,483.53 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.02x = 610,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,858.31/989.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.64

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