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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.28, 1,486.08 and 442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.28, 1,486.08 and 442.28 is: 663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.28 : 1,486.08 = 442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.28/1,486.08 = 442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.28x = 1,486.08 × 442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.28x = 657,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,263.46/990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.71

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