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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.06, 1,486.41 and 443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.06, 1,486.41 and 443.14 is: 664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.06 : 1,486.41 = 443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.06/1,486.41 = 443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.06x = 1,486.41 × 443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.06x = 658,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,687.73/991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.63

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