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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.44, 1,485.66 and 260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.44, 1,485.66 and 260 is: 390

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.44 : 1,485.66 = 260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.44/1,485.66 = 260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.44x = 1,485.66 × 260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.44x = 386,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,271.60/990.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390

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