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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.46, 1,485.57 and 260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.46, 1,485.57 and 260.09 is: 390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.46 : 1,485.57 = 260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.46/1,485.57 = 260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.46x = 1,485.57 × 260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.46x = 386,389.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,389.38/990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.11

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