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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.17, 1,486.71 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.17, 1,486.71 and 414 is: 620.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.17 : 1,486.71 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.17/1,486.71 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.17x = 1,486.71 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.17x = 615,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,497.94/991.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.98

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