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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.44, 1,484.22 and 441.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.44, 1,484.22 and 441.58 is: 662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.44 : 1,484.22 = 441.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.44/1,484.22 = 441.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.44x = 1,484.22 × 441.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.44x = 655,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,401.87/989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.40

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