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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.57, 1,486.02 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.57, 1,486.02 and 341.16 is: 511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.57 : 1,486.02 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.57/1,486.02 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.57x = 1,486.02 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.57x = 506,964.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,964.37/990.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.79

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