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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.89, 1,487.45 and 298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.89, 1,487.45 and 298.42 is: 447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.89 : 1,487.45 = 298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.89/1,487.45 = 298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.89x = 1,487.45 × 298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.89x = 443,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,881.86/991.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.51

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