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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.03, 1,483.14 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.03, 1,483.14 and 295.45 is: 443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.03 : 1,483.14 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.03/1,483.14 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.03x = 1,483.14 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.03x = 438,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,193.71/989.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.05

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