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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.46, 1,487.18 and 406.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.46, 1,487.18 and 406.73 is: 610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.46 : 1,487.18 = 406.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.46/1,487.18 = 406.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.46x = 1,487.18 × 406.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.46x = 604,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,880.72/991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.09

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