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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.13, 1,483.68 and 404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.13, 1,483.68 and 404.44 is: 606.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.13 : 1,483.68 = 404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.13/1,483.68 = 404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.13x = 1,483.68 × 404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.13x = 600,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,063.25/989.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.66

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