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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.19, 1,485.05 and 332.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.19, 1,485.05 and 332.09 is: 498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.19 : 1,485.05 = 332.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.19/1,485.05 = 332.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.19x = 1,485.05 × 332.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.19x = 493,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,164.26/990.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.05

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