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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.02, 1,483.61 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.02, 1,483.61 and 469.76 is: 703.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.02 : 1,483.61 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.02/1,483.61 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.02x = 1,483.61 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.02x = 696,930.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,930.87/990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.95

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