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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.27, 1,486.91 and 406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.27, 1,486.91 and 406.59 is: 609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.27 : 1,486.91 = 406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.27/1,486.91 = 406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.27x = 1,486.91 × 406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.27x = 604,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,562.74/991.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.89

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