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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.82, 1,485.30 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.82, 1,485.30 and 373.41 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.82 : 1,485.30 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.82/1,485.30 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.82x = 1,485.30 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.82x = 554,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,627.27/989.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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