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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.96, 1,485.29 and 442.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.96, 1,485.29 and 442.09 is: 663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.96 : 1,485.29 = 442.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.96/1,485.29 = 442.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.96x = 1,485.29 × 442.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.96x = 656,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,631.86/989.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.29

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