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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.39, 1,485.58 and 442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.39, 1,485.58 and 442.42 is: 663.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.39 : 1,485.58 = 442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.39/1,485.58 = 442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.39x = 1,485.58 × 442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.39x = 657,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,250.30/990.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.63

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