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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.66, 1,486.13 and 341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.66, 1,486.13 and 341.45 is: 512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.66 : 1,486.13 = 341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.66/1,486.13 = 341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.66x = 1,486.13 × 341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.66x = 507,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,429.95/990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.21

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