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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.12, 1,485.30 and 477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.12, 1,485.30 and 477 is: 715.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.12 : 1,485.30 = 477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.12/1,485.30 = 477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.12x = 1,485.30 × 477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.12x = 708,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,488.10/990.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.56

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