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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.06, 1,485.06 and 259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.06, 1,485.06 and 259.64 is: 389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.06 : 1,485.06 = 259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.06/1,485.06 = 259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.06x = 1,485.06 × 259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.06x = 385,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,573.55/990.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.44

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