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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.39, 1,484.08 and 441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.39, 1,484.08 and 441.42 is: 662.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.39 : 1,484.08 = 441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.39/1,484.08 = 441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.39x = 1,484.08 × 441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.39x = 655,101.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,101.49/989.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.13

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