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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.71, 1,484.91 and 441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.71, 1,484.91 and 441.84 is: 662.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.71 : 1,484.91 = 441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.71/1,484.91 = 441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.71x = 1,484.91 × 441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.71x = 656,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,092.63/989.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.91

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