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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.73, 1,487.67 and 298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.73, 1,487.67 and 298.35 is: 447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.73 : 1,487.67 = 298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.73/1,487.67 = 298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.73x = 1,487.67 × 298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.73x = 443,846.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,846.34/991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.55

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