Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.86, 1,488.19 and 334
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 991.86, 1,488.19 and 334 is: 501.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
991.86 : 1,488.19 = 334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
991.86/1,488.19 = 334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
991.86x = 1,488.19 × 334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
991.86x = 497,055.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,055.46/991.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501.13
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