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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.16, 1,485.30 and 443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.16, 1,485.30 and 443.24 is: 664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.16 : 1,485.30 = 443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.16/1,485.30 = 443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.16x = 1,485.30 × 443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.16x = 658,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,344.37/991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.22

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