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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.55, 1,485.78 and 470.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.55, 1,485.78 and 470.17 is: 705.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.55 : 1,485.78 = 470.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.55/1,485.78 = 470.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.55x = 1,485.78 × 470.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.55x = 698,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,569.18/990.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.23

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