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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.95, 1,487.94 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.95, 1,487.94 and 298.62 is: 447.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.95 : 1,487.94 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.95/1,487.94 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.95x = 1,487.94 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.95x = 444,327.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,327.52/991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.94

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