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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.11, 1,484.73 and 470.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.11, 1,484.73 and 470.26 is: 705.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.11 : 1,484.73 = 470.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.11/1,484.73 = 470.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.11x = 1,484.73 × 470.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.11x = 698,199.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,199.35/990.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.18

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