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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.52, 1,484 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.52, 1,484 and 296 is: 443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.52 : 1,484 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.52/1,484 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.52x = 1,484 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.52x = 439,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,264/989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.92

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