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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.37, 1,484.63 and 441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.37, 1,484.63 and 441.61 is: 662.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.37 : 1,484.63 = 441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.37/1,484.63 = 441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.37x = 1,484.63 × 441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.37x = 655,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,627.45/989.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.67

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