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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.31, 1,485.12 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.31, 1,485.12 and 470.56 is: 705.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.31 : 1,485.12 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.31/1,485.12 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.31x = 1,485.12 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.31x = 698,838.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,838.07/990.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.68

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