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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.59, 1,487.51 and 298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.59, 1,487.51 and 298.28 is: 447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.59 : 1,487.51 = 298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.59/1,487.51 = 298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.59x = 1,487.51 × 298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.59x = 443,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,699.51/991.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.46

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