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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.30, 1,485.54 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.30, 1,485.54 and 341.04 is: 511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.30 : 1,485.54 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.30/1,485.54 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.30x = 1,485.54 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.30x = 506,628.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,628.56/990.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.59

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