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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.36, 1,485.90 and 470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.36, 1,485.90 and 470.52 is: 705.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.36 : 1,485.90 = 470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.36/1,485.90 = 470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.36x = 1,485.90 × 470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.36x = 699,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,145.67/990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.95

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