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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.19, 1,486.55 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.19, 1,486.55 and 333.09 is: 499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.19 : 1,486.55 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.19/1,486.55 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.19x = 1,486.55 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.19x = 495,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,154.94/991.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.56

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