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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.17, 1,486.28 and 443.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.17, 1,486.28 and 443.50 is: 665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.17 : 1,486.28 = 443.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.17/1,486.28 = 443.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.17x = 1,486.28 × 443.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.17x = 659,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,162.57/991.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.03

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