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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.36, 1,484.03 and 412.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.36, 1,484.03 and 412.10 is: 618.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.36 : 1,484.03 = 412.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.36/1,484.03 = 412.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.36x = 1,484.03 × 412.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.36x = 611,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,568.76/989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.15

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