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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.07, 1,485.69 and 396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.07, 1,485.69 and 396.98 is: 595.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.07 : 1,485.69 = 396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.07/1,485.69 = 396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.07x = 1,485.69 × 396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.07x = 589,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,789.22/990.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.71

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