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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.35, 1,486.08 and 443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.35, 1,486.08 and 443.25 is: 664.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.35 : 1,486.08 = 443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.35/1,486.08 = 443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.35x = 1,486.08 × 443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.35x = 658,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,704.96/991.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.45

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