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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.71, 1,486.61 and 443.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.71, 1,486.61 and 443.95 is: 665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.71 : 1,486.61 = 443.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.71/1,486.61 = 443.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.71x = 1,486.61 × 443.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.71x = 659,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,978.29/991.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.50

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