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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.18, 1,482.70 and 440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.18, 1,482.70 and 440.61 is: 660.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.18 : 1,482.70 = 440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.18/1,482.70 = 440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.18x = 1,482.70 × 440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.18x = 653,285.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,285.03/989.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.43

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