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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.03, 1,484.80 and 441.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.03, 1,484.80 and 441.91 is: 662.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.03 : 1,484.80 = 441.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.03/1,484.80 = 441.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.03x = 1,484.80 × 441.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.03x = 656,147.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,147.97/990.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.76

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