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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.02, 1,485.86 and 341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.02, 1,485.86 and 341.21 is: 512.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.02 : 1,485.86 = 341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.02/1,485.86 = 341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.02x = 1,485.86 × 341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.02x = 506,988.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,988.58/990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.10

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