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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.80, 1,487.46 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.80, 1,487.46 and 333.66 is: 500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.80 : 1,487.46 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.80/1,487.46 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.80x = 1,487.46 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.80x = 496,305.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,305.90/991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.41

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