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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.23, 1,485.50 and 340.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.23, 1,485.50 and 340.82 is: 511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.23 : 1,485.50 = 340.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.23/1,485.50 = 340.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.23x = 1,485.50 × 340.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.23x = 506,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,278.98/990.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.27

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