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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.02, 1,483.86 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.02, 1,483.86 and 340.22 is: 509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.02 : 1,483.86 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.02/1,483.86 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.02x = 1,483.86 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.02x = 504,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,838.85/990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.93

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