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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.97, 1,483.75 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.97, 1,483.75 and 441.52 is: 661.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.97 : 1,483.75 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.97/1,483.75 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.97x = 1,483.75 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.97x = 655,105.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,105.30/989.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.74

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