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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.62, 1,485.95 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.62, 1,485.95 and 332.49 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.62 : 1,485.95 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.62/1,485.95 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.62x = 1,485.95 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.62x = 494,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,061.85/990.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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