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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.80, 1,485.11 and 434.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.80, 1,485.11 and 434.22 is: 651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.80 : 1,485.11 = 434.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.80/1,485.11 = 434.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.80x = 1,485.11 × 434.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.80x = 644,868.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,868.18/989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.51

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