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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.01, 1,485.33 and 442.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.01, 1,485.33 and 442.15 is: 663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.01 : 1,485.33 = 442.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.01/1,485.33 = 442.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.01x = 1,485.33 × 442.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.01x = 656,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,738.66/990.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.37

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