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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.40, 1,486.59 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.40, 1,486.59 and 333.05 is: 499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.40 : 1,486.59 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.40/1,486.59 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.40x = 1,486.59 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.40x = 495,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,101.37/991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.40

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