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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.02, 1,484.22 and 441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.02, 1,484.22 and 441.92 is: 662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.02 : 1,484.22 = 441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.02/1,484.22 = 441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.02x = 1,484.22 × 441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.02x = 655,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,906.50/990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.52

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