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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.32, 1,483.74 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.32, 1,483.74 and 373 is: 559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.32 : 1,483.74 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.32/1,483.74 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.32x = 1,483.74 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.32x = 553,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,435.02/989.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.41

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