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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.44, 1,483.80 and 412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.44, 1,483.80 and 412 is: 617.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.44 : 1,483.80 = 412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.44/1,483.80 = 412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.44x = 1,483.80 × 412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.44x = 611,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,325.60/989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.85

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