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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.73, 1,483.47 and 442.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.73, 1,483.47 and 442.17 is: 662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.73 : 1,483.47 = 442.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.73/1,483.47 = 442.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.73x = 1,483.47 × 442.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.73x = 655,945.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,945.93/989.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.75

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