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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.58, 1,486.25 and 470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.58, 1,486.25 and 470.66 is: 706.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.58 : 1,486.25 = 470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.58/1,486.25 = 470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.58x = 1,486.25 × 470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.58x = 699,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,518.77/990.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.17

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