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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.67, 1,484.67 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.67, 1,484.67 and 373.47 is: 560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.67 : 1,484.67 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.67/1,484.67 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.67x = 1,484.67 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.67x = 554,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,479.70/989.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.27

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