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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.60, 1,486.13 and 374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.60, 1,486.13 and 374.31 is: 561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.60 : 1,486.13 = 374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.60/1,486.13 = 374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.60x = 1,486.13 × 374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.60x = 556,271.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,271.45/990.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.55

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