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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.28, 1,487.14 and 333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.28, 1,487.14 and 333.14 is: 499.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.28 : 1,487.14 = 333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.28/1,487.14 = 333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.28x = 1,487.14 × 333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.28x = 495,418.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,418.38/991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.78

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