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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.09, 1,484.82 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.09, 1,484.82 and 340.74 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.09 : 1,484.82 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.09/1,484.82 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.09x = 1,484.82 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.09x = 505,937.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,937.57/990.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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