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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.63, 1,485.95 and 442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.63, 1,485.95 and 442.80 is: 664.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.63 : 1,485.95 = 442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.63/1,485.95 = 442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.63x = 1,485.95 × 442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.63x = 657,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,976.45/990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.20

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