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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.08, 1,482.96 and 476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.08, 1,482.96 and 476 is: 712.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.08 : 1,482.96 = 476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.08/1,482.96 = 476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.08x = 1,482.96 × 476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.08x = 705,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,888.96/990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.96

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