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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.15, 1,485.55 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.15, 1,485.55 and 442.12 is: 662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.15 : 1,485.55 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.15/1,485.55 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.15x = 1,485.55 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.15x = 656,791.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,791.37/991.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.66

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