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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.52, 1,485.76 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.52, 1,485.76 and 306.52 is: 459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.52 : 1,485.76 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.52/1,485.76 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.52x = 1,485.76 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.52x = 455,415.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,415.16/990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.77

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