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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.44, 1,486.84 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.44, 1,486.84 and 333.18 is: 499.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.44 : 1,486.84 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.44/1,486.84 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.44x = 1,486.84 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.44x = 495,385.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,385.35/991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.66

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