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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.68, 1,485.90 and 260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.68, 1,485.90 and 260.33 is: 390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.68 : 1,485.90 = 260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.68/1,485.90 = 260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.68x = 1,485.90 × 260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.68x = 386,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,816.92/990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.46

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