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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.43, 1,487.71 and 406.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.43, 1,487.71 and 406.33 is: 609.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.43 : 1,487.71 = 406.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.43/1,487.71 = 406.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.43x = 1,487.71 × 406.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.43x = 604,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,497.99/991.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.72

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