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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.68, 1,486.45 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.68, 1,486.45 and 443.10 is: 664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.68 : 1,486.45 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.68/1,486.45 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.68x = 1,486.45 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.68x = 658,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,652.12/991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.18

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