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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.30, 1,482.57 and 663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.30, 1,482.57 and 663.90 is: 993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.30 : 1,482.57 = 663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.30/1,482.57 = 663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.30x = 1,482.57 × 663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.30x = 984,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,278.22/990.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.92

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