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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.31, 1,485.65 and 340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.31, 1,485.65 and 340.89 is: 511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.31 : 1,485.65 = 340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.31/1,485.65 = 340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.31x = 1,485.65 × 340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.31x = 506,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,434.10/990.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.39

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