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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990, 1,484.94 and 665.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990, 1,484.94 and 665.16 is: 997.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990 : 1,484.94 = 665.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990/1,484.94 = 665.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990x = 1,484.94 × 665.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990x = 987,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,722.69/990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.70

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