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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.02, 1,484.91 and 259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.02, 1,484.91 and 259.65 is: 389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.02 : 1,484.91 = 259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.02/1,484.91 = 259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.02x = 1,484.91 × 259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.02x = 385,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,556.88/990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.44

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