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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.22, 1,483.70 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.22, 1,483.70 and 295.88 is: 443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.22 : 1,483.70 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.22/1,483.70 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.22x = 1,483.70 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.22x = 438,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,997.16/989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.78

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