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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.13, 1,486.95 and 297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.13, 1,486.95 and 297.80 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.13 : 1,486.95 = 297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.13/1,486.95 = 297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.13x = 1,486.95 × 297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.13x = 442,806.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,806.28/991.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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