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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.35, 1,484.49 and 373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.35, 1,484.49 and 373.63 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.35 : 1,484.49 = 373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.35/1,484.49 = 373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.35x = 1,484.49 × 373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.35x = 554,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,650.00/990.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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