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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.20, 1,484.28 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.20, 1,484.28 and 442.08 is: 662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.20 : 1,484.28 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.20/1,484.28 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.20x = 1,484.28 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.20x = 656,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,170.50/990.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.66

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