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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.26, 1,486.65 and 307.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.26, 1,486.65 and 307.26 is: 460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.26 : 1,486.65 = 307.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.26/1,486.65 = 307.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.26x = 1,486.65 × 307.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.26x = 456,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,788.08/991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.82

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