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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.76, 1,487.87 and 298.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.76, 1,487.87 and 298.41 is: 447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.76 : 1,487.87 = 298.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.76/1,487.87 = 298.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.76x = 1,487.87 × 298.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.76x = 443,993.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,993.79/991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.68

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