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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.55, 1,486.98 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.55, 1,486.98 and 333.32 is: 499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.55 : 1,486.98 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.55/1,486.98 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.55x = 1,486.98 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.55x = 495,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,646.22/991.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.87

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