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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.26, 1,484.58 and 441.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.26, 1,484.58 and 441.15 is: 662.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.26 : 1,484.58 = 441.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.26/1,484.58 = 441.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.26x = 1,484.58 × 441.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.26x = 654,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,916.07/989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.02

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