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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.63, 1,487.12 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.63, 1,487.12 and 298.16 is: 447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.63 : 1,487.12 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.63/1,487.12 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.63x = 1,487.12 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.63x = 443,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,401.93/991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.15

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