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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.80, 1,484.88 and 413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.80, 1,484.88 and 413.08 is: 619.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.80 : 1,484.88 = 413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.80/1,484.88 = 413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.80x = 1,484.88 × 413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.80x = 613,374.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,374.23/989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.70

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