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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.95, 1,488.33 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.95, 1,488.33 and 443.76 is: 665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.95 : 1,488.33 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.95/1,488.33 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.95x = 1,488.33 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.95x = 660,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,461.32/991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.82

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