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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.70, 1,487.82 and 436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.70, 1,487.82 and 436.46 is: 654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.70 : 1,487.82 = 436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.70/1,487.82 = 436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.70x = 1,487.82 × 436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.70x = 649,373.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,373.92/991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.81

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