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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.16, 1,483.80 and 442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.16, 1,483.80 and 442.24 is: 662.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.16 : 1,483.80 = 442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.16/1,483.80 = 442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.16x = 1,483.80 × 442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.16x = 656,195.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,195.71/990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.72

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