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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.35, 1,485.76 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.35, 1,485.76 and 341.07 is: 511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.35 : 1,485.76 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.35/1,485.76 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.35x = 1,485.76 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.35x = 506,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,748.16/990.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.69

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