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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.46, 1,484.45 and 296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.46, 1,484.45 and 296.13 is: 444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.46 : 1,484.45 = 296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.46/1,484.45 = 296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.46x = 1,484.45 × 296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.46x = 439,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,590.92/989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.27

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