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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.66, 1,486.55 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.66, 1,486.55 and 374.79 is: 562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.66 : 1,486.55 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.66/1,486.55 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.66x = 1,486.55 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.66x = 557,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,144.07/990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.40

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