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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.29, 1,485.86 and 470.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.29, 1,485.86 and 470.00 is: 705.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.29 : 1,485.86 = 470.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.29/1,485.86 = 470.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.29x = 1,485.86 × 470.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.29x = 698,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,344.42/990.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.20

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