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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.85, 1,487.88 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.85, 1,487.88 and 298.49 is: 447.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.85 : 1,487.88 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.85/1,487.88 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.85x = 1,487.88 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.85x = 444,109.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,109.86/991.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.76

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