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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.24, 1,484.45 and 441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.24, 1,484.45 and 441.47 is: 662.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.24 : 1,484.45 = 441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.24/1,484.45 = 441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.24x = 1,484.45 × 441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.24x = 655,330.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,330.51/989.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.46

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