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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.41, 1,485.62 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.41, 1,485.62 and 260.10 is: 390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.41 : 1,485.62 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.41/1,485.62 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.41x = 1,485.62 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.41x = 386,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,408.46/990.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.15

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