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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.02, 1,484.56 and 579.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.02, 1,484.56 and 579.28 is: 868.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.02 : 1,484.56 = 579.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.02/1,484.56 = 579.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.02x = 1,484.56 × 579.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.02x = 859,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,975.92/990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.64

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