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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.66, 1,485.78 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.66, 1,485.78 and 470.64 is: 705.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.66 : 1,485.78 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.66/1,485.78 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.66x = 1,485.78 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.66x = 699,267.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,267.50/990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.86

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