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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.33, 1,485.82 and 374.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.33, 1,485.82 and 374.21 is: 561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.33 : 1,485.82 = 374.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.33/1,485.82 = 374.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.33x = 1,485.82 × 374.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.33x = 556,007.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,007.31/990.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.44

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