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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991, 1,486.58 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991, 1,486.58 and 307 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991 : 1,486.58 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991/1,486.58 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991x = 1,486.58 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991x = 456,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,380.06/991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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