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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.08, 1,485.10 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.08, 1,485.10 and 340.88 is: 511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.08 : 1,485.10 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.08/1,485.10 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.08x = 1,485.10 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.08x = 506,240.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,240.89/990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.31

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