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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.30, 1,484.77 and 463.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.30, 1,484.77 and 463.03 is: 694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.30 : 1,484.77 = 463.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.30/1,484.77 = 463.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.30x = 1,484.77 × 463.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.30x = 687,490.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,490.49/990.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.22

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