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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.95, 1,488.10 and 444.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.95, 1,488.10 and 444.11 is: 666.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.95 : 1,488.10 = 444.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.95/1,488.10 = 444.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.95x = 1,488.10 × 444.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.95x = 660,880.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,880.09/991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.24

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