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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.12, 1,486.62 and 297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.12, 1,486.62 and 297.79 is: 446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.12 : 1,486.62 = 297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.12/1,486.62 = 297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.12x = 1,486.62 × 297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.12x = 442,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,700.57/991.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.67

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