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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.27, 1,483.28 and 469.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.27, 1,483.28 and 469.49 is: 703.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.27 : 1,483.28 = 469.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.27/1,483.28 = 469.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.27x = 1,483.28 × 469.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.27x = 696,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,375.36/990.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.22

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