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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.70, 1,486.37 and 406.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.70, 1,486.37 and 406.34 is: 609.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.70 : 1,486.37 = 406.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.70/1,486.37 = 406.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.70x = 1,486.37 × 406.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.70x = 603,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,964.15/991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.02

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