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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.49, 1,485.84 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.49, 1,485.84 and 341.08 is: 511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.49 : 1,485.84 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.49/1,485.84 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.49x = 1,485.84 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.49x = 506,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,790.31/990.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.66

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