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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.88, 1,487.76 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.88, 1,487.76 and 298.56 is: 447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.88 : 1,487.76 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.88/1,487.76 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.88x = 1,487.76 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.88x = 444,185.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,185.63/991.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.82

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