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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.07, 1,485.44 and 332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.07, 1,485.44 and 332.02 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.07 : 1,485.44 = 332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.07/1,485.44 = 332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.07x = 1,485.44 × 332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.07x = 493,188.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,188.87/990.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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