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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.60, 1,487.40 and 414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.60, 1,487.40 and 414.34 is: 621.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.60 : 1,487.40 = 414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.60/1,487.40 = 414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.60x = 1,487.40 × 414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.60x = 616,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,289.32/991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.51

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