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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.17, 1,484.10 and 441.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.17, 1,484.10 and 441.41 is: 662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.17 : 1,484.10 = 441.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.17/1,484.10 = 441.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.17x = 1,484.10 × 441.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.17x = 655,089.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,089.16/989.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.26

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