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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.71, 1,487.64 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.71, 1,487.64 and 333.59 is: 500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.71 : 1,487.64 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.71/1,487.64 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.71x = 1,487.64 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.71x = 496,261.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,261.83/991.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.41

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