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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.80, 1,484.86 and 441.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.80, 1,484.86 and 441.97 is: 663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.80 : 1,484.86 = 441.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.80/1,484.86 = 441.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.80x = 1,484.86 × 441.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.80x = 656,263.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,263.57/989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.03

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