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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.22, 1,486.88 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.22, 1,486.88 and 333.05 is: 499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.22 : 1,486.88 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.22/1,486.88 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.22x = 1,486.88 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.22x = 495,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,205.38/991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.59

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