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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.40, 1,485.60 and 259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.40, 1,485.60 and 259.99 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.40 : 1,485.60 = 259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.40/1,485.60 = 259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.40x = 1,485.60 × 259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.40x = 386,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,241.14/990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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