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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.68, 1,487.40 and 443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.68, 1,487.40 and 443.84 is: 665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.68 : 1,487.40 = 443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.68/1,487.40 = 443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.68x = 1,487.40 × 443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.68x = 660,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,167.62/991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.71

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