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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.96, 1,486.98 and 444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.96, 1,486.98 and 444.20 is: 665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.96 : 1,486.98 = 444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.96/1,486.98 = 444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.96x = 1,486.98 × 444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.96x = 660,516.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,516.52/991.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.87

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