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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.91, 1,488.03 and 444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.91, 1,488.03 and 444.13 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.91 : 1,488.03 = 444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.91/1,488.03 = 444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.91x = 1,488.03 × 444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.91x = 660,878.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,878.76/991.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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