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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.34, 1,486.98 and 324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.34, 1,486.98 and 324.24 is: 486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.34 : 1,486.98 = 324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.34/1,486.98 = 324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.34x = 1,486.98 × 324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.34x = 482,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,136.39/991.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.35

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