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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.38, 1,485.39 and 332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.38, 1,485.39 and 332.21 is: 498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.38 : 1,485.39 = 332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.38/1,485.39 = 332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.38x = 1,485.39 × 332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.38x = 493,461.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,461.41/990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.25

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