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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.51, 1,484.25 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.51, 1,484.25 and 441.54 is: 662.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.51 : 1,484.25 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.51/1,484.25 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.51x = 1,484.25 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.51x = 655,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,355.75/989.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.31

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