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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.96, 1,483.99 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.96, 1,483.99 and 373.48 is: 559.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.96 : 1,483.99 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.96/1,483.99 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.96x = 1,483.99 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.96x = 554,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,235.94/989.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.86

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