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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.06, 1,483.77 and 503.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.06, 1,483.77 and 503.46 is: 754.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.06 : 1,483.77 = 503.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.06/1,483.77 = 503.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.06x = 1,483.77 × 503.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.06x = 747,018.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,018.84/990.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.52

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