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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.51, 1,487.40 and 414.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.51, 1,487.40 and 414.25 is: 621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.51 : 1,487.40 = 414.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.51/1,487.40 = 414.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.51x = 1,487.40 × 414.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.51x = 616,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,155.45/991.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.43

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