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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.08, 1,485.46 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.08, 1,485.46 and 442.64 is: 664.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.08 : 1,485.46 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.08/1,485.46 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.08x = 1,485.46 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.08x = 657,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,524.01/990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.11

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