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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.31, 1,486.98 and 414.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.31, 1,486.98 and 414.19 is: 621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.31 : 1,486.98 = 414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.31/1,486.98 = 414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.31x = 1,486.98 × 414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.31x = 615,888.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,888.53/991.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.29

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