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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.18, 1,485.27 and 578.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.18, 1,485.27 and 578.46 is: 867.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.18 : 1,485.27 = 578.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.18/1,485.27 = 578.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.18x = 1,485.27 × 578.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.18x = 859,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,169.28/990.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.69

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