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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.16, 1,482.56 and 461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.16, 1,482.56 and 461.36 is: 691.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.16 : 1,482.56 = 461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.16/1,482.56 = 461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.16x = 1,482.56 × 461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.16x = 683,984.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,984.16/989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.48

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