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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.89, 1,487.90 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.89, 1,487.90 and 298.50 is: 447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.89 : 1,487.90 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.89/1,487.90 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.89x = 1,487.90 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.89x = 444,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,136.66/991.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.77

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