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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.52, 1,483.87 and 441.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.52, 1,483.87 and 441.55 is: 662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.52 : 1,483.87 = 441.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.52/1,483.87 = 441.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.52x = 1,483.87 × 441.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.52x = 655,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,204.38/989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.15

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