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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.68, 1,483.45 and 441.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.68, 1,483.45 and 441.11 is: 661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.68 : 1,483.45 = 441.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.68/1,483.45 = 441.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.68x = 1,483.45 × 441.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.68x = 654,364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,364.63/989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.19

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