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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.46, 1,484.54 and 441.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.46, 1,484.54 and 441.59 is: 662.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.46 : 1,484.54 = 441.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.46/1,484.54 = 441.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.46x = 1,484.54 × 441.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.46x = 655,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,558.02/989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.54

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