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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.33, 1,484.49 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.33, 1,484.49 and 340.65 is: 510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.33 : 1,484.49 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.33/1,484.49 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.33x = 1,484.49 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.33x = 505,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,691.52/990.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.63

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