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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.51, 1,487.60 and 333.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.51, 1,487.60 and 333.45 is: 500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.51 : 1,487.60 = 333.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.51/1,487.60 = 333.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.51x = 1,487.60 × 333.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.51x = 496,040.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,040.22/991.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.29

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