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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.66, 1,485.14 and 442.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.66, 1,485.14 and 442.31 is: 663.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.66 : 1,485.14 = 442.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.66/1,485.14 = 442.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.66x = 1,485.14 × 442.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.66x = 656,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,882.64/989.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.74

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