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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.38, 1,485.30 and 340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.38, 1,485.30 and 340.94 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.38 : 1,485.30 = 340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.38/1,485.30 = 340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.38x = 1,485.30 × 340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.38x = 506,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,398.18/990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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