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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.92, 1,487.88 and 444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.92, 1,487.88 and 444 is: 666.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.92 : 1,487.88 = 444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.92/1,487.88 = 444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.92x = 1,487.88 × 444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.92x = 660,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,618.72/991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.00

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