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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.56, 1,487.32 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.56, 1,487.32 and 298.20 is: 447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.56 : 1,487.32 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.56/1,487.32 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.56x = 1,487.32 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.56x = 443,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,518.82/991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.29

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