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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.51, 1,486.10 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.51, 1,486.10 and 332.45 is: 498.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.51 : 1,486.10 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.51/1,486.10 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.51x = 1,486.10 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.51x = 494,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,053.95/990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.79

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