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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.05, 1,486.02 and 405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.05, 1,486.02 and 405.90 is: 608.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.05 : 1,486.02 = 405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.05/1,486.02 = 405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.05x = 1,486.02 × 405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.05x = 603,175.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,175.52/991.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.62

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