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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.42, 1,487.14 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.42, 1,487.14 and 298.16 is: 447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.42 : 1,487.14 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.42/1,487.14 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.42x = 1,487.14 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.42x = 443,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,411.42/991.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.25

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