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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.47, 1,484.48 and 441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.47, 1,484.48 and 441.69 is: 662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.47 : 1,484.48 = 441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.47/1,484.48 = 441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.47x = 1,484.48 × 441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.47x = 655,679.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,679.97/989.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.66

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