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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.88, 1,483.39 and 433.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.88, 1,483.39 and 433.91 is: 650.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.88 : 1,483.39 = 433.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.88/1,483.39 = 433.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.88x = 1,483.39 × 433.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.88x = 643,662.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,662.01/989.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.24

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