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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991, 1,486.58 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991, 1,486.58 and 406.04 is: 609.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991 : 1,486.58 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991/1,486.58 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991x = 1,486.58 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991x = 603,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,610.94/991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.09

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