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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.28, 1,486.90 and 297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.28, 1,486.90 and 297.95 is: 446.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.28 : 1,486.90 = 297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.28/1,486.90 = 297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.28x = 1,486.90 × 297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.28x = 443,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,021.86/991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.92

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