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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.50, 1,486.95 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.50, 1,486.95 and 298.11 is: 447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.50 : 1,486.95 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.50/1,486.95 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.50x = 1,486.95 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.50x = 443,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,274.66/991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.07

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