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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.93, 1,484.73 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.93, 1,484.73 and 331.72 is: 497.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.93 : 1,484.73 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.93/1,484.73 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.93x = 1,484.73 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.93x = 492,510.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,510.92/989.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.52

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