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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.04, 1,483.88 and 476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.04, 1,483.88 and 476.08 is: 714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.04 : 1,483.88 = 476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.04/1,483.88 = 476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.04x = 1,483.88 × 476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.04x = 706,445.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,445.59/989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.27

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