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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.43, 1,483.47 and 373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.43, 1,483.47 and 373.02 is: 559.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.43 : 1,483.47 = 373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.43/1,483.47 = 373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.43x = 1,483.47 × 373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.43x = 553,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,363.98/989.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.28

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