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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.34, 1,486.50 and 332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.34, 1,486.50 and 332.99 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.34 : 1,486.50 = 332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.34/1,486.50 = 332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.34x = 1,486.50 × 332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.34x = 494,989.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,989.64/991.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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