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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.55, 1,486.30 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.55, 1,486.30 and 332.94 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.55 : 1,486.30 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.55/1,486.30 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.55x = 1,486.30 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.55x = 494,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,847.89/991.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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