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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.50, 1,485.71 and 470.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.50, 1,485.71 and 470.75 is: 706.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.50 : 1,485.71 = 470.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.50/1,485.71 = 470.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.50x = 1,485.71 × 470.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.50x = 699,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,389.97/990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.10

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