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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.42, 1,485.72 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.42, 1,485.72 and 340.98 is: 511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.42 : 1,485.72 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.42/1,485.72 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.42x = 1,485.72 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.42x = 506,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,600.81/990.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.50

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