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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.05, 1,485.24 and 442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.05, 1,485.24 and 442.22 is: 663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.05 : 1,485.24 = 442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.05/1,485.24 = 442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.05x = 1,485.24 × 442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.05x = 656,795.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,795.41/990.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.40

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