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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.56, 1,484.16 and 441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.56, 1,484.16 and 441.64 is: 662.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.56 : 1,484.16 = 441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.56/1,484.16 = 441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.56x = 1,484.16 × 441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.56x = 655,464.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,464.42/989.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.38

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