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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.33, 1,485.19 and 259.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.33, 1,485.19 and 259.81 is: 389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.33 : 1,485.19 = 259.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.33/1,485.19 = 259.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.33x = 1,485.19 × 259.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.33x = 385,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,862.36/990.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.63

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