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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.11, 1,484.96 and 340.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.11, 1,484.96 and 340.70 is: 510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.11 : 1,484.96 = 340.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.11/1,484.96 = 340.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.11x = 1,484.96 × 340.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.11x = 505,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,916.74/990.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.97

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