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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.65, 1,485.67 and 470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.65, 1,485.67 and 470.50 is: 705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.65 : 1,485.67 = 470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.65/1,485.67 = 470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.65x = 1,485.67 × 470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.65x = 698,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,997.95/990.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.60

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