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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.78, 1,483.98 and 434.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.78, 1,483.98 and 434.22 is: 651.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.78 : 1,483.98 = 434.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.78/1,483.98 = 434.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.78x = 1,483.98 × 434.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.78x = 644,371.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,371.17/989.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.03

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